The Effects of Low- and High-intensity Resistance Exercise on Force-velocity Characteristics in Older Adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Effects of Strength Training in Older Adults
• Interventions: Other: Strength training

• Registration Number: NCT01707017
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of high- and low-intensity resistance exercise on force-velocity characteristics, muscle mass and inflammatory processes in older adults. As all training protocols are designed to end with maximal effort, effects are expected to be similar between groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2011-11
• Study Start: 2012-01
• Study First Submitted: 2012-10-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-10-12
• Study First Posted: 2012-10-15
• Primary Completion: 2012-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-02-19
• Last Update Posted: 2013-02-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 56

Inclusion Criteria

• age 60 to 80 years

Exclusion Criteria

• Knee or hip prothesis
• Systematic training
• Cardiovascular disease
• Acute lower back pain
• Dementia

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
High-load strength training	Strength training	-
Low-load strength training	Strength training	-
Low-load + moderate-load strength training	Strength training	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in force-velocity characteristics of knee extensors	Baseline, 12weeks, 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium