The Influence of Ageing on Muscle Quality

October 3, 2012 updated by: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
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+).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

45

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Belgium
      • Leuven, Belgium, 3000
        • Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

elderly men (65+)

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Control
Fitness
Whole-body vibration

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 6, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

October 7, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 4, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 3, 2012

Last Verified

November 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • s52701

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