Effects of the resistance exercise on muscle and vascular function in older adults with reduction of muscle strength and mass.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Sarcopenia; C10.597.613.612.500

• Registration Number: RBR-6cywff
• Lead Sponsor: Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-01-06
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Age 65 to 100 years without regular physical activity for at least six months with sarcopenia.

Exclusion Criteria

Muscle problems; cardiovascular diseases; obesity; smoking; cancer; diabetes mellitus; autoimmune diseases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increase of muscle mass by dual x-ray Absorptiometry;Increase of muscle strength by handgrip and isokinetic dynamometer;Increase of vascular reactivity by venous occlusion plethysmography and videocapilaroscopy;Increase of cardiac autonomic modulation by heart rate variability;Decrease of inflammation and oxidative stress by blood biochemistry

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
o secondary outcomes expected