Effect of light physical exercise with mild Restriction of blood flow on the muscle strength of the arms in the elderly

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Aged; Muscle Strength; M01.060.116.100

• Registration Number: RBR-6vf3mgg
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-10-04
• Study Completion: 2022-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Seniors; both sexes; Ages between 60 and 79 years

Exclusion Criteria

Functional disability; moderate to severe cognitive deficit; medical restriction to physical exercise; strength training for more than 3 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It is expected to find a significant strength gain in the upper limbs of the elderly participants, assessed using a digital dynamometer, at the end of 16 weeks. Considering an improvement from positive changes in the indicators and values predicted in the first evaluation, being 30% greater than the strength predicted in the upper limbs.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
It is expected to find an improvement in the quality of life markers as a qualifier for a better performance in activities of daily living, assessed by the WHOQOL-OLD questionnaire, at the end of 16 weeks. Considering a significant improvement in the results being more positive as to what is evaluated in the questionnaire.