Resistance Training to Improve Physical Function in the Elderly

June 28, 2011 updated by: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Efficacy of Resistance Training Guidelines to Improve Function in Older Adults

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

25

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • United States
    • Wisconsin
      • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53211
        • Physical Activity & Health Research Laboratory

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 to 90 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Older Adults aged >65yrs; reduced physical function

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those with a history of resistance training

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

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Control
Behavioral: RT
8 week RT Intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Functionality
Time Frame: 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.
8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Collaborators

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Investigators

  • Study Director: Scott J Strath, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 22, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 28, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

June 30, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 30, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 28, 2011

Last Verified

June 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RTFunction
  • K01AG025962 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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