Status:

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Effects of Eccentric Training at Long Muscle Length on Functional Capacities of Elderly Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Robin Souron

Collaborating Sponsors:

Pole Hospitalo-Universitaire de Gérontologie Clinique, CHU de Nantes

Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)see www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr

Conditions:

Eccentric Exercise

Home-based Training

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

As aging leads to a decline in muscle function and overall physical performance, interventions targeting muscle strength and neuromechanical properties are critical for maintaining functional independ...

Detailed Description

Home-based resistance training has emerged as a practical alternative for individuals who lack access to traditional, facility-based exercise programs. This is particularly relevant for older adults, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men or women 60 years and older
  • Individuals eligible for social security coverage
  • Individuals without health issues (e.g., musculoskeletal injuries, chronic conditions)
  • Individuals who have given their informed consent

Exclusion

  • Accustomed to resistance exercise (i.e., no participation in a resistance training program within the 6 months prior to enrollment, or not engaging in lower-limb resistance training more than once per week as part of their current routine).
  • Pathologies affecting muscle strength in the lower limbs (e.g., neurological or neuromuscular conditions, history of ankle or knee trauma)
  • Individuals residing in a healthcare or social institution
  • Individuals receiving psychiatric care
  • Individuals deprived of their liberty
  • Adults under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, or legal safeguard)
  • Participation in another ongoing biomedical research study
  • Individuals in an emergency situation
  • Individuals not covered by social security
  • BMI over 30
  • Minimal Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 25 or lower
  • Significant visual impairment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06953258

Start Date

September 1 2025

End Date

March 1 2027

Last Update

May 1 2025

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MIP Laboratory, Nantes University

Nantes, France, 44300