CompletedNot Applicable

Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults

United Kingdom38 participantsStarted 2023-05-30

Plain-language summary

The aims of this study were to: 1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2. Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training in older adults. Older adults are defined as being 60 or more years of age.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants were eligible if they were between 30-60 years old * Uninjured * Had no cardiovascular or neuromuscular conditions * Had not participated in lower-limb resistance training in the previous six months. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants were excluded if they had either taken part in any lower-limb resistance training in the last six months * Had underlying health condition(s) that prevented them from participating in resistance training * Regularly met or exceeded the UK recommended physical activity guideline of 150-minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Quality-of-life

Timeframe: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06124911

SponsorNorthumbria University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-05

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