Status:
COMPLETED
Power During Functional Tasks in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Conditions:
Aging
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to optimize the methodology to measure lower limb power in older adults, so that clinicians are able to detect functional problems in this population earlier.
Detailed Description
Aging is associated with slower movement patterns, a higher fall risk and a restriction in functionality. This will lead to an increase in the number of dependent elderly and a high socio-economic bur...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \>20
Exclusion
- Unstable cardiovascular diseases
- Fever or acute infection
- Cognitive or physical malfunctioning that hinders the understanding or performance of tests and/or instructions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 20 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
284 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04019132
Start Date
January 20 2020
End Date
March 1 2022
Last Update
May 19 2022
Active Locations (1)
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KU Leuven - Department of Movement Sciences
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, 3000