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Official title Acute Power Training Effects in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07522398
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how older adults respond to power training when the level of fatigue during exercise is different. Power training means performing fast movements with moderate loads to improve strength, power and mobility.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants must:
- Be 65 to 85 years old.
- Be able to live independently and perform everyday activities without help.
- Not have regularly done resistance or strength training in the past year.
- Be able to understand study instructions and communicate in the study language.
You likely can't join if
- Participants will not be eligible if they have any of the following:
- Unstable heart disease, neurological disease, acute infection, or fever.
- Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, in the 5 days before the study.
- Use of whey protein, casein, or amino acid supplements in the month before the study.
- Acute or chronic injuries to the legs or lower body muscles.
- Any injury or condition that prevents safe leg extension exercises.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must:
- Be 65 to 85 years old.
- Be able to live independently and perform everyday activities without help.
- Not have regularly done resistance or strength training in the past year.
- Be able to understand study instructions and communicate in the study language.
- Have a recent statement from their treating physician confirming that their heart and blood vessels are healthy enough to safely take part in this study.
- Participants will not be eligible if they have any of the following:
- Unstable heart disease, neurological disease, acute infection, or fever.
- Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, in the 5 days before the study.
- Use of whey protein, casein, or amino acid supplements in the month before the study.
- Acute or chronic injuries to the legs or lower body muscles.
- Any injury or condition that prevents safe leg extension exercises.
- Recent lower-limb joint replacement (less than 6 months ago).
- Dependence on walking aids.
- Current participation in another treatment trial.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Diepenbeek, Flanders, Belgium
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Diepenbeek, Flanders, Belgium. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.