Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Effects of Eccentric Training at Long Muscle Length on Functional Capacities of Elderly Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Robin Souron
Collaborating Sponsors:
Pole Hospitalo-Universitaire de Gérontologie Clinique, CHU de Nantes
Agence nationale de la recherche (ANR)see www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr
Conditions:
Eccentric Exercise
Home-based Training
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
As aging leads to a decline in muscle function and overall physical performance, interventions targeting muscle strength and neuromechanical properties are critical for maintaining functional independ...
Detailed Description
Home-based resistance training has emerged as a practical alternative for individuals who lack access to traditional, facility-based exercise programs. This is particularly relevant for older adults, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men or women 60 years and older
- Individuals eligible for social security coverage
- Individuals without health issues (e.g., musculoskeletal injuries, chronic conditions)
- Individuals who have given their informed consent
Exclusion
- Accustomed to resistance exercise (i.e., no participation in a resistance training program within the 6 months prior to enrollment, or not engaging in lower-limb resistance training more than once per week as part of their current routine).
- Pathologies affecting muscle strength in the lower limbs (e.g., neurological or neuromuscular conditions, history of ankle or knee trauma)
- Individuals residing in a healthcare or social institution
- Individuals receiving psychiatric care
- Individuals deprived of their liberty
- Adults under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, or legal safeguard)
- Participation in another ongoing biomedical research study
- Individuals in an emergency situation
- Individuals not covered by social security
- BMI over 30
- Minimal Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 25 or lower
- Significant visual impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06953258
Start Date
September 1 2025
End Date
March 1 2027
Last Update
May 1 2025
Active Locations (1)
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MIP Laboratory, Nantes University
Nantes, France, 44300