NCT03455179

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.

Completed NA Last updated 24 October 2018

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Slow-speed traditional resistance training in Aging in 192 participants. Completed in 31 July 2018.

Timeline

5 March 2018

Primary endpoint
31 July 2018

31 July 2018

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	University of Valencia
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	double
Primary purpose	prevention
Enrollment	192
Start date	5 March 2018
Primary completion	31 July 2018
Estimated completion	31 July 2018
Sites	3 locations across Spain

Drugs / interventions tested

• Slow-speed traditional resistance training
• High-speed resistance training
• Multicomponent training

Conditions studied

• Aging — all drugs for Aging →

Sponsor

University of Valencia

Who can join

60 and older, any sex, with Aging. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

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 beginning in the sixth decade in life. These deleterious modifications have a significant impact upon mobility and ability to undertake daily living activities in elderly people. If we consider that, according to current projections, the proportion of the European population over 65 years will increase from 17% in 2010 to 30% in 2060 and that physical activity participation rates for older adults (\>60 years) remain low, with only 16% meeting the recommendations of the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines (11% for resistance training), we need to understand what type of training (strategy) can be the most effective for reverse physical impairments, and not only that, but which one obtains greater adherence and self-perception for contribute a healthier, active and more independent elderly population in the future.

Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of 20-week slow-speed traditional resistance training, high-speed resistance training and multicomponent training program with variable resistance (elastic bands) on molecular, body composition, neuromuscular, physical function and quality of life variables in older adults. This research also aims to evaluate if this novel types of training intervention (using variable resistances such as elastic bands in all the training programs and measure the intensity with the OMNI-RES perceived exertion specific for older adults) is feasible in this population, through analysis of adherence, intervention fidelity and self-perception reported.

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

1. Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community.
   Sherrington C, Fairhall NJ, Wallbank GK, Tiedemann A, et al · · 2019 · cited 734× · PMID 30703272 · DOI 10.1002/14651858.cd012424.pub2