The Long-term Effects of Training on Muscle Strength and Functionality

Completed

• Conditions: Training; Ageing; Muscle Strength; Functionality

• Registration Number: NCT01682330
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the long-term effects of 1 year of high-intensity fitness training and low-intensity whole-body vibration training on muscle strength and functionality. Therefore, muscle strength and functionality are measured after a 6-yr interval in older adults (65+).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-11
• Primary Completion: 2011-12
• Study Completion: 2011-12
• Status Verified: 2012-06
• Study First Submitted: 2012-09-05
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-09-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-09-07
• Study First Posted: 2012-09-10
• Last Update Posted: 2012-09-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 65

Inclusion Criteria

• female (+65 years)
• participation in previous study "De effecten van oefenprogramma's op gezondheids- en fitheidsgerelateerde parameters in een groep van 60-plussers" [The effects of exercise programs on health and fitness-related parameters in a group of people over 60]
• 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