N/A N=52 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Lower Extremity Muscle and Function in the Elderly: Study 2

Mobility Limitation

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Dec 2018

Primary outcome: Primary: Leg Extensor Muscle Power — 32.9; 41.6 Watts

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: High velocity low force Power Training (Behavioral); Low velocity high force Power Training (Behavioral)
Age: Older Adult · 70+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Tufts University
Primary completion: Oct 2011

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Leg Extensor Muscle Power	32.9; 41.6	—

Summary

This research study is looking to compare the effects of two uniquely different power training interventions (high force, lower velocity versus low force, high velocity) on changes in mobility status among older individuals at risk for mobility disability.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Male and Female 70-85 yrs
Community dwelling
Short Performance Battery Score >9
BMI range 19-32 kg/m2
Willingness to be randomized and come the laboratory for 20 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria

Acute or Terminal Illness
MI in previous 6 months, symptomatic coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure.
Upper or Lower extremity fracture in previous 6 months
Uncontrolled hypertension (150/90mmHg)
Neuromuscular diseases and drugs that affect neuromuscular function
Hormone replacement therapy
Participation in any regular endurance or resistance training exercise during previous 3 months

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