Functional vs Traditional Training in Older Women's Health

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Performance Enhancement

• Registration Number: NCT05551000
• Lead Sponsor: Aalborg University

Brief Summary

This study investigates how balance, mobility, strength, gait speed, and health-related quality of life in older adults (65+) are affected after an 8-week training period using the Norwegian national concept for older adults, Strong and Steady, compared to a modified version that incorporates functional training variables.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-09-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-09-20
• Study First Posted: 2022-09-22
• Study Start: 2023-10-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-22
• Study Completion: 2023-12-22
• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-26
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

• Elderlies aged 65 to 75 years old.
• Have been participating and physical training for at least six months before the start of the intervention.
• The participants must be highly motivated for the project, which will be measured using the likard scale.

Exclusion Criteria

• Illness or injury within the last three months.
• Do not have the ability to complete the test battery concerning set minimum criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mobility test	2 months	Chair-sit-and-reach and back scratch test (Cm)
Y-Balance Test	2 months	Measure balance performance (Cm)
Strength Test	Day 1	Chair stand and Arm curl test (Repetitions)
Functional Strength Test	2 months	Chair stand and Arm curl test (Repetitions)
Time up-and-go test	2 months	Measure agility (Secounds)
6-minute walking test	2 months	Measure walking distance (Meters)
SF-36 questionnaire	1 day	Measure the participant's Health-related quality of life

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
SF-36 questionnaire	2 months	Measure the participant's Health-related quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SSA Steinkjer; 🇳🇴 Steinkjer, Norway