Status:

COMPLETED

Sarcopenia, Active Aging and Oral Microbiota. Effects of HIIT in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

University of Jaén

Conditions:

Sarcopenia

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

To analyze the effects of a high intensity exercises program by intervals on sarcopenia, active aging and oral microbiota in older adults.

Detailed Description

All participants will be advised to lead healthy lifestyle habits according to the recommendations of the "Plan for the Promotion of Physical Activity and Balanced Eating of the Junta de Andalucía" ht...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 65 years
  • SARC-F ≥4 or handgrip strength \<16 kg for women and \< 27 kg for men.
  • Not being afflicted by any condition preventing physical activity.
  • Not being engaged in regular physical activity \>20 minutes and \>3 days/week.
  • Being able to communicate without difficulty.
  • Being able to read and understand the informed consent form as well as the goals of the study.

Exclusion

  • Acute or terminal illness.
  • Unstable cardiovascular conditions.
  • Conditions or medical treatments affecting the normal production of saliva (i.e. autoimmune disorders such as Sjögren's syndrome or medications like anxiolytics or antidepressants).
  • Being or having been medicated with antibiotics up to one month prior to the taking of samples.
  • Alcohol abuse or regular drug abuse.
  • Severe visual or auditory impairment.
  • Being involved in a different research group with the potential to interfere in our results.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 20 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 11 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05220670

Start Date

December 20 2021

End Date

April 11 2022

Last Update

April 27 2022

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Andina Area University Foundation

Pereira, Colombia, Spain