Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Low-Speed and High-Speed Resistance Training Programs on Frailty Status

Lead Sponsor:

University of Campinas, Brazil

Conditions:

Frailty

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-99 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present study refers to a three-arm randomized controlled trial that investigated the effects of two types of RT on frailty status, physical performance, cognitive function, and blood pressure of ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • a) aged 60 years or over; b) were prefrail or frail according to Fried's criteria; c) performed the sit-to-stand test alone, with a mobility aid, or researcher's help; d) possessed sufficient physical and cognitive abilities to perform exercise sessions; and e) had a physician authorization to participate.

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria included having participated in a structured physical exercise training program in the past six months, prescription of hormone replacement therapy and/or psychotropic drugs, and any unstable cardiovascular event (e.g., myocardial infarction) or complication in the past 6 months.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 29 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

122 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04868071

Start Date

October 1 2017

End Date

August 29 2019

Last Update

April 30 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Cantinho do Idoso Senior Center

Poá, São Paulo, Brazil

2

Mãe Maria Nursing Home

Poá, São Paulo, Brazil