Lower Extremity Muscle and Function in the Elderly: Study 2
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Mobility Limitation
- Registration Number
- NCT01614392
- Lead Sponsor
- Tufts University
- Brief Summary
This research study is looking to compare the effects of two uniquely different power training interventions (high force, lower velocity versus low force, high velocity) on changes in mobility status among older individuals at risk for mobility disability.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 52
Inclusion Criteria
- Male and Female 70-85 yrs
- Community dwelling
- Short Performance Battery Score >9
- BMI range 19-32 kg/m2
- Willingness to be randomized and come the laboratory for 20 weeks.
Exclusion Criteria
- Acute or Terminal Illness
- MI in previous 6 months, symptomatic coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure.
- Upper or Lower extremity fracture in previous 6 months
- Uncontrolled hypertension (150/90mmHg)
- Neuromuscular diseases and drugs that affect neuromuscular function
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Participation in any regular endurance or resistance training exercise during previous 3 months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Leg Extensor Muscle Power Change from baseline to Week 16 Leg extensor muscle power measured on pneumatic strength testing equipment at a external force consistent with 70% of the participant maximum leg extensor strength.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging
🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging🇺🇸Boston, Massachusetts, United States