The Effects of Resistance Type Exercise Training and Protein Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Mass, Strength, and Muscle Characteristics in Healthy Elderly Men and Women

Maastricht University Medical Center1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentNovember 2009

ConditionsMuscle Loss in Elderly

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Muscle Loss in Elderly
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center
Enrollment: 60
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Change in muscle mass measured by DXA-scan and CT-scan
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 11 years ago

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Overview

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of resistance type exercise training combined with nutritional support on body composition and muscle characteristics in healthy elderly men and women. For a comprehensive insight into the potential underlying mechanisms of the intervention effects on whole body-, muscle- and myocellular level, a broad range of tests will be performed before, during, and after the intervention period.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 2009

End Date

November 2012

Last Updated

11 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel