Exercise and Nutrition Interventions in Age-related Sarcopenia (NCT02912130) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Exercise and Nutrition Interventions in Age-related Sarcopenia
United Kingdom110 participantsStarted 2016-09
Plain-language summary
This project will investigate the synergistic effects of Aerobic and Resistance type Exercise, in combination with Protein Supplementation, on; Body Composition, Musculoskeletal Functioning, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Age-related Sarcopenia.
Who can participate
Age range60 Years – 90 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and Female participants
* 60 - 90 years of age
* Resident in North West, England, UK
* BMI 18.5-30 kg/m
* Can speak and understand English
* Willing to consent and follow the study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent (i.e. past 3 months) or concurrent participation in any clinical trial or dietary and/or exercise intervention program
* Self-reported lactose intolerance
* Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1C \>10)
* Uncontrolled Hypertension (160/100) and uncontrolled hypotension (\<100 systolic)
* Treatment with Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Digitalis, Bronchodilator,
* Diuretics, Vasodilators
* Current hormone therapy such as insulin, testosterone or hormone replacement therapy
* History of falls/osteoporosis
* Major psychological/mental illness
* Medical conditions that precluded safe participation in an exercise program
* Other major systemic diseases: Liver and kidney diseases, Advanced gastrointestinal disorders, Cardiovascular Diseases, Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer
What they're measuring
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Body Composition: Lean Muscle/Fat Tissue 1) appendicular lean mass (kg) divided by height (meters-squared) and 2) appendicular lean mass divided by body mass index