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Official title Mental Effort During Low Load Resistance Training in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07687316
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of maximal mental effort combined with low-intensity resistance training on strength and neuromuscular function in older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does low-intensity resistance training in combination with maximal mental effort increase strength more than low intensity resistance training alone?
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
- Body mass index between 18.5 - 33 kg m2
- No structured physical activity in past 2 years
- Any unstable condition contradicting exercise
- Independently walk with or without assistive device
- No significant cognitive impairment
You likely can't join if
- Score of 22 or lower on Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- Missing more than 3 training sessions (training groups only)
- Pacemaker
- Unstable angina
- Symptomatic heart failure
- Uncontrolled arrythmias
See the full eligibility criteria
- Body mass index between 18.5 - 33 kg m2
- No structured physical activity in past 2 years
- Any unstable condition contradicting exercise
- Independently walk with or without assistive device
- No significant cognitive impairment
- Score of 22 or lower on Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- Missing more than 3 training sessions (training groups only)
- Pacemaker
- Unstable angina
- Symptomatic heart failure
- Uncontrolled arrythmias
- Uncontrolled hypertension (greater or equal to 160/90)
- Myocardial infarction in the past 6 months
- Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Severe or unstable pulmonary conditions,
- Currently on supplemental oxygen therapy
- Severe hearing loss or visual impairment
- Alzheimer's Disease or significant cognitive impairment
- Stroke in the past 6 months or ongoing stroke-induced motor impairment
- Any neurological (e.g., Parkinson's) condition affecting motor control
- Undergoing chemotherapy
- Surgery in past 6 months
- Musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months
- Terminal illness
- Stage 3 or greater chronic kidney disease
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
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 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States. 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.