Status:
COMPLETED
The Combined Effects of Resistance Training and Flax Oil Supplementation Upon Inflammation in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Gatorade Sports and Science Institute
Conditions:
Inflammation
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Loss of muscle mass and functional ability is a major concern for older individuals. Aging is associated with increased inflammation caused by release of hormone-like compounds termed "cytokines" whic...
Detailed Description
The specific aim is to determine the effect of progressive resistance training and α-linolenic acid supplementation for decreasing markers of inflammation and improving muscle mass and strength in old...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female greater than or equal to 60y
Exclusion
- allergies to flax or corn oil
- Smokers
- Consume more than 2 portions of oily fish per week
- Take prescription or over the counter medication or natural health products that are anti-inflammatory in nature
- Autoimmune or inflammatory disease
- Susceptible to bowel irritation
- Involved in resistance training equal to or greater than 1 time per week
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00465153
Start Date
April 1 2007
End Date
August 1 2007
Last Update
November 5 2007
Active Locations (1)
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College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5B2