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NCT Number: NCT00783159

Fit in the Aged by Professional Training

This intervention study tests training methods to stabilize or improve functionality in the high risk group of prefrail elderly persons.

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Key information

Conditions

Frailty Atrophy Behavior Motor Activity Muscular Atrophy Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sarcopenia Signs and Symptoms

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Institute of Biomedicine of Aging

Nuremberg, 90419, Germany

About this study

This study aims at the improvement of muscular function by physical exercise in prefrail elderly persons. Prefrail participants are recruited according to the frailty score of Fried. Taking into account, that vitamin D supplementation reduces falls and improves muscle strength in older people, all participants are supplemented by vitamin D. Two different training methods are tested.

After a run-in period of supplementation of vitamin D for two months, participants will be randomized into three different equally sized groups (n=25): Group A will receive power training. Group B will have progressive strength training. Group C will serve as a control group. They will receive a consultation about leading a healthy life with special attention being paid to nutrition and physical activity. The intervention period lasts for 12 weeks. The 60 minutes training sessions will be held two times a week by members of the Institute of Sport Science and Sports of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. Follow-up visits are scheduled three and six months after intervention period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Prefrailty according to the frailty score of Fried

Exclusion criteria

  • Sarcoidosis
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Plasmacytoma
  • COPD
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • History of cancer
  • Instable heart disease
  • Depression (GDS>=6)
  • Dementia (MMSE<=24)
  • BMI>35kg/m²
  • Current attendance of muscle training
  • Medication: immunosuppressive drugs

Treatment and study plan

Power Training

Procedure

Power training, Vitamin D substitution

Strength training

Procedure

Strength training, Vitamin D substitution

Control

Other

Vitamin D substitution, Lifestyle consultation

Primary outcomes

  1. Short physical performance battery

    Time frame: 3 months after intervention

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength and muscle power

    Time frame: 3 months after intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Other

Collaborators

  • Institute of Biomedicine of Aging
  • Institute of Sport Science and Sport
  • Klinikum Nürnberg
  • Robert Bosch Medical Center
  • University of Erlangen-Nürnberg

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Different Training Modalities and Vitamin D Supplementation on Functionality in Prefrail Elderly Persons

Acronym: FiAT

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2010
First posted
Oct 31, 2008
Registry last updated
Dec 14, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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