CompletedNot Applicable

Home-based Progressive Resistance Exercise to Enhance Physical Performance of Older Adults With Possible Sarcopenia

Hong Kong42 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

The overall aim of the proposed project is to improve muscle strength in older adults with possible sarcopenia by promoting home-based progressive resistance exercise. The target population for health talks is community-dwelling older adults. A Three monthly home-visits and weekly phone calls will be made. A waitlist randomised controlled trial will be conducted to evaluate effectiveness, and qualitative feedback will be collected from participants. A pilot study will be conducted first.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 89 Years

SexALL

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The inclusion criteria are: * Aged 65-89; * Possible sarcopenia (defined by AWGS 2019); * No cognitive impairment (Abbreviated Mental Test score ≥8); and * No communication problems. The exclusion criteria are: * having engaged in a structured exercise programme in the past 6 months or planning to do so within the intervention period; * mobility-limiting injury of the hands or lower limbs, surgery or hospitalisation within the intervention period; * contraindications such as musculoskeletal/cardiorespiratory disorders, or any advanced diseases that inhibit them from exercising.

What they're measuring

Change in lower-limb muscle strength at 12 weeks from baseline

Timeframe: 12 weeks after baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04851262

SponsorThe University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-07

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