CompletedNot Applicable

Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults

United States48 participantsStarted 2025-08-13

Plain-language summary

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training or plyometric jump training on muscle stiffness, jump performance and measures of daily activity in older adults living independently in the community.

Who can participate

Age range55 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Independently living * Between 55-90 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease that prevents participation in a training program. * Documented HIV infection or another immunodeficiency syndrome. * Current neuromuscular diseases that prevent exercise. * Current musculoskeletal injury that prevents exercise. * Incarcerated individuals * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score below 18

What they're measuring

Change in Quadriceps Muscle Stiffness measured by Kilopascals

Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks

Change in Triceps Surae Muscle Stiffness measured by Kilopascals

Timeframe: Baseline, 10 weeks

Change in Quadriceps Tendon Stiffness measured by Kilopascals

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Change in Patellar Tendon Stiffness measured by Kilopascals

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Change in Achilles Tendon Stiffness measured by Kilopascals

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Changes in Stored Elastic Energy measured by joules

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Change in Gait Economy

Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06821321

SponsorUniversity of Miami

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-30

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