Resistance Training to Improve Physical Function in the Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Physical Function
• Interventions: Behavioral: RT

• Registration Number: NCT01385475
• Lead Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the current resistance training guidelines for older adults proposed by ACSM/AHA to improve physical function in individuals with reduced physical abilities. A randomized controlled intervention trial will be used to compare change in physical function pre- and post-intervention between a treatment group receiving the minimum recommendations of the guidelines and a control group asked not to change their physical activity participation. To better understand the clinical significance of such an occurrence, a secondary purpose was to determine if older adults with reduced physical abilities who adhere to the recommended intervention dosage will experience a change such that they can be reclassified to a more favorable level of functioning. It is hypothesized that the minimum recommended dosage of the guidelines would be sufficient to both improve physical function and improve functional classification in older adults with reduced physical abilities.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-06
• Primary Completion: 2010-12
• Status Verified: 2011-06
• Study Completion: 2011-06
• Study First Submitted: 2011-06-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-06-28
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-06-28
• Study First Posted: 2011-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 2011-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

Inclusion Criteria

• Older Adults aged >65yrs; reduced physical function

Exclusion Criteria

• Those with a history of resistance training

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Control	RT	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functionality	8 weeks	Change in Short Performance Physical Battery (SPPB) score is used as a measure of functionality. The SPPB consists of three tasks designed to assess gait speed, and ability to rise from a chair and maintain standing balance. This is a common test to assess function, with scores ranging from 0-12. The higher score equates to a better level of function.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Physical Activity & Health Research Laboratory; 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States