The Influence of Ageing on Muscle Quality

Completed

• Conditions: Ageing Process; Muscle Quality

• Registration Number: NCT01216917
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the influence of the ageing process on muscle quality. Therefore, muscle mass, muscle density and force-velocity characteristics are measured after a 5-yr interval in older adults (65+).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-10-06
• Study First Posted: 2010-10-07
• Primary Completion: 2010-12
• Study Completion: 2010-12
• Status Verified: 2011-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-10-03
• Last Update Posted: 2012-10-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

• male, +65 years
• participation in previous study "De effecten van oefenprogramma's op gezondheids- en fitheidsgerelateerde parameters in een groep van 60-plussers"
• able to perform a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Exclusion Criteria

• pathologies that prohibit a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of kinesiology and rehabilitation sciences; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium