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HIT Training in the Frail Elderly.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Sarcopenia
Aged
Exercise
Preoperative Care
Registration Number
NCT03138265
Lead Sponsor
University of Nottingham
Brief Summary

This pilot study aims to investigate whether high intensity interval training can result in rapid improvements in physical fitness amongst the frail elderly (over 70 years old). Participants will undergo a wide range of physical fitness measures followed by a four week exercise protocol. Determination of improvement will be by repeated testing of the physical measures taken for baseline. The primary outcome measure will be anaerobic threshold. There will also be a subgroup of participants who will undergo muscle biopsy and D2O ingestion to allow an insight into the mechanistic basis behind exercise training response in this age group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
32
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged over 70 years.
  • Sufficient mobility to be able to exercise on a static exercise bike.
  • Availability for the entire trial period.
  • Sufficient capacity to consent for the trial.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Participants under the age of 70 years.

Participants with a significant past medical history of:

  • Myocardial infarction (within last 6 months)
  • Unstable Angina
  • Heart failure (NYHA class III/IV)
  • Uncontrolled Hypertension (BP>160/100)
  • Previous stroke/TIA
  • Severe respiratory disease inc. known pulmonary hypertension(>25 mmHg), Forced -Expiratory Volume in 1 second <1.5l.
  • Brittle asthma / exercise induced asthma
  • Known cerebral aneurysm or abdominal aortic aneurysm.
  • Cognitive impairment, which may reduce individuals' ability to provide informed consent.
  • Inclusion in a recent study which included any form of exercise, taking a drug or ionising radiation.

Exclusion criteria pertaining specifically to muscle biopsies:

  • Current use of anticoagulation (i.e. Warfarin/Clopidogrel/Rivaroxaban)
  • Any pre-existing clotting disorders known to the patient (i.e. haemophilia).
  • Family history of severe bleeding requiring medical intervention.
  • Any musculoskeletal deformity or skin conditions making the taking of a biopsy unsuitable as deemed by the medical practitioner taking that sample.
  • Lack of capacity to fully consent for the procedure.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean anaerobic threshold improvement following 4 week HIT protocol.4 weeks

Measured via cardiopulmonary exercise testing (mls/kg/min and absolute value L/kg). Pre-Post testing.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean VO2 peak improvement following 4 week HIT protocol.4 weeks

Measured via cardiopulmonary exercise testing (mls/kg/min and absolute value L/kg). Pre-Post testing.

Muscle protein synthesis4 weeks

Assessment of D2O evaluated muscle protein synthesis following HIT programme. Using mass spectrometry for analysis of stable isotope uptake during training program (arbitrary units).

Body composition4 weeks

DXA changes in body composition (lean muscle mass (%), fat mass (%) and bone density g/cm3)) following a HIT programme

Muscle architecture4 weeks

Ultrasound scans used to assess changes in lean muscle mass and architecture following a HIT programme (mm and % pennation angle change).

Feasibility4 Weeks

Determination of frail elderly patient adherence to HIT programme (number of scheduled sessions successfully completed within 28 days).

Quality of life improvement4 weeks

Quality of life questionnaires to measure subjective outcomes (EQ-5D questionnaire)

Daily Activity Level4 weeks

Activity questionnaire to quantify habitual physical activity (IPAQ questionnaire)

Physical Activity Score4 weeks

Subjective assessment of physical ability (DASI questionnaire)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

School of Graduate Entry Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital

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Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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