N/A
N=52
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Outcomes in Older Adults
Frail Elderly · Sedentary Lifestyle
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03990415 ↗Enrolled (actual)
52
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Balance During a Dynamic Task Using Force Plates. — 32.4; 18.1; 10 percentage of change
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Exercise (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Dana Duren
- Primary completion
- Dec 2019
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Balance During a Dynamic Task Using Force Plates. |
32.4; 18.1; 10 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Balance During a Static Task Using Force Plates. |
3.3; 9.3; 5.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Grip Strength Using a Hand Dynamometer. |
-1.3; -9.8; 0.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Walking Speed Using a 10 Meter Course. |
-6.1; -5.5; -1.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in the Timed Up and Go |
-8.1; -8.5; -6.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Upper Body Muscle Flexibility Using the Back Scratch Test. |
-105.2; -13.6; 11.7 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Lower Body Muscle Flexibility Using the Sit and Reach Test. |
59.7; 108.5; 13.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Sleep Quality Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Test. |
-19.9; 17.2; 54.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Cognition Performance Using the Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination. |
-0.9; 0.3; 0.2 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Bone Activity Using the Ratio of Serum Bone Turnover Markers (PINP ng/mL and CTX ng/mL). |
268.3; 25.2; 61.8 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes is Bone Mineral Density T-scores |
-127.3; -152.9; -138.5 | — |
Summary
The University of Missouri's Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) program is an eight week strength training class for older adults. Exercise training programs, like SSSH, can increase muscle mass and strength, improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures, improve diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and obesity; and increase self-confidence, sleep and vitality in older adults. Specifically, the SSSH program has been shown to increase elderly individuals' confidence in their physical abilities. The primary objective of this research study is to track physiologic changes and determine the effectiveness of the SSSH exercise intervention to improve balance and fall risk in older adults. Participant's balance, gait, muscle strength, body composition, and skeletal health will be compared to a walking group and to a sedentary control group prior to and immediately following the eight week exercise intervention. After the intervention period participants will have the opportunity to participate in an interview process to further discuss their experiences and perceptions regarding the intervention and their health.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Are male or female ≥60 years of age
- Are sedentary (no strength training and <30min/wk of other physical activity in the past 3 months)
- Are ambulatory (cane or walker permitted)
- Are free from current physical injury or illness preventing physical activity
Exclusion Criteria
- Answered YES to two or more questions on the PAR-Q form
- Are female subjects who have not fully gone through menopause
- Were a previous SSSH participant
- Have dementia/Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments that would limit ability to follow directions
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03990415). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.