Status:

COMPLETED

Home-based Progressive Resistance Exercise to Enhance Physical Performance of Older Adults With Possible Sarcopenia

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Sarcopenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The overall aim of the proposed project is to improve muscle strength in older adults with possible sarcopenia by promoting home-based progressive resistance exercise. The target population for health...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The inclusion criteria are:
  • Aged 65-89;
  • Possible sarcopenia (defined by AWGS 2019);
  • No cognitive impairment (Abbreviated Mental Test score ≥8); and
  • No communication problems.
  • The exclusion criteria are:
  • having engaged in a structured exercise programme in the past 6 months or planning to do so within the intervention period;
  • mobility-limiting injury of the hands or lower limbs, surgery or hospitalisation within the intervention period;
  • contraindications such as musculoskeletal/cardiorespiratory disorders, or any advanced diseases that inhibit them from exercising.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    January 1 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    November 7 2024

    Estimated Enrollment :

    42 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04851262

    Start Date

    January 1 2021

    End Date

    November 7 2024

    Last Update

    March 28 2025

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong