Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Slow-speed Traditional Resistance Training, High-speed Resistance Training and Multicomponent Training With Variable Resistances on Molecular, Body Composition, Neuromuscular, Physical Function and Quality of Life Variables in Older Adults.
Lead Sponsor:
University of Valencia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Oxidative Pathology Unit of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Valencia.
City countil of Valencia. Area of Social welfare, Education and Sport, older people section.
Conditions:
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Human aging is characterized by a progressive deterioration of multiple physiologic systems, with marked decreases in skeletal muscle mass, muscle strength, physical function and quality of life begin...
Detailed Description
Slow-speed traditional resistance training (2-3 seconds for each concentric and eccentric phase) protocols for the elderly have involved relatively heavy loads (70-80% of maximum force) in order to in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age\>60 years.
- Physically independent (able to walk 100 meters without a walking aid and climb 10 steps without rest).
- Medical certificate of suitability or fitness to practice resistance training activities.
- No plans to leave the area during the intervention.
- Cognitive ability to understand, follow the instructions and sign the informed consent form.
- Free of any antioxidant supplements for at least 6 weeks before the start of this study.
- Willingness to be randomized to either intervention group and to follow the study protocol.
Exclusion
- Presence of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, renal, liver or neuromuscular disorders that would prevent the participant from performing the exercises.
- Body weight changes \>10% in the previous year.
- Intake of prescription medications that were expected to alter the results of the study (ergogenic, dietary aids, estrogen, steroid hormones, calcitonin, or corticosteroids).
- A history of malignant neoplasms.
- Engagement in regular strength training (more than once a week) during the previous 6 months.
- Individuals participating in another research project (within the last 6 months) involving dietary, exercise and/or pharmaceutical intervention
- Mini Mental State Examination lower than 24/30
- Severe visual or hearing impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 5 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
192 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03455179
Start Date
March 5 2018
End Date
July 31 2018
Last Update
October 24 2018
Active Locations (3)
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1
Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
Valencia, Spain, 46010
2
Municipal Center of Activities for Older People of Campanar
Valencia, Spain, 46015
3
Municipal Center of Activities for Older People of Nou Benicalap
Valencia, Spain, 46025