Exploring the effects of different types of therapeutic exercises in older people with sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sarcopenia; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN92538100
• Lead Sponsor: Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Western Greece

Brief Summary

2018 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30486262/ (added 27/07/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-03-20
• Study Start: 2018-05-16
• Last Update Posted: 10 August 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

1. Sarcopenic patients according the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People criteria (EWGSOP)
2. Aged 60 years and older
3. Not currently engaged in exercise training (within last 3 months)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cognitive impairments
2. Neurological disorders
3. Pacemaker fitted
4. Cardiovascular diseases or high blood pressure not controlled with medication
5. Surgery on lower limbs affecting gait
6. Medical or other musculoskeletal problems that could affect ability to complete objective assessments, or exercise with safety
7. Currently engaged in exercise training (within last 3 months)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Quality of life is assessed using the Sarcopenia Quality of Life (SarQol) questionnaire at baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks and 12 months<br> 2. Muscle strength is assessed with Biodex isokinetic dynamometer for knee flexors and extensors at baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks<br> 3. Gait speed is assessed using the 4-m test at baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks<br>