Effects of Low-Speed and High-Speed Resistance Training Programs on Frailty Status
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Frailty
- Registration Number
- NCT04868071
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
- Brief Summary
The present study refers to a three-arm randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of two types of RT on frailty status, physical performance, cognitive function, and blood pressure of prefrail and frail older adults.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 122
Inclusion Criteria
- a) aged 60 years or over; b) were prefrail or frail according to Fried's criteria; c) performed the sit-to-stand test alone, with a mobility aid, or researcher's help; d) possessed sufficient physical and cognitive abilities to perform exercise sessions; and e) had a physician authorization to participate.
Exclusion Criteria
- Exclusion criteria included having participated in a structured physical exercise training program in the past six months, prescription of hormone replacement therapy and/or psychotropic drugs, and any unstable cardiovascular event (e.g., myocardial infarction) or complication in the past 6 months.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Frailty Status 16 weeks Frailty status will be assessed using the Fried Frailty Phenotype Scale published in 2001.
Cognitive Function 16 weeks Cognition will be assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination
Blood Pressure 16 weeks Physical Performance 16 weeks Physical Performance will be assessed using the sit-to-stand test.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Cantinho do Idoso Senior Center
🇧🇷Poá, SP, Brazil
Mãe Maria Nursing Home
🇧🇷Poá, SP, Brazil
Cantinho do Idoso Senior Center🇧🇷Poá, SP, Brazil