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NCT Number: NCT06124911

Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults

The aims of this study were to:

1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength. 2. Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training in older adults.

Older adults are defined as being 60 or more years of age.

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Key information

Conditions

Quality of Life

Age range

60 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Northumbria University

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Participants were eligible if they were between 30-60 years old
  • Uninjured
  • Had no cardiovascular or neuromuscular conditions
  • Had not participated in lower-limb resistance training in the previous six months.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participants were excluded if they had either taken part in any lower-limb resistance training in the last six months
  • Had underlying health condition(s) that prevented them from participating in resistance training
  • Regularly met or exceeded the UK recommended physical activity guideline of 150-minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week.

Treatment and study plan

Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)

Other

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions

Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)

Other

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions

Primary outcomes

  1. Quality-of-life

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Participant quality of life (measured through focus group questions & SF-36)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Balance

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Using the biodex to do a 3 x 20s double-foot eyes-open balance test on Level 6.

  2. 6-minute Walk Test

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    A "brisk"-paced 6-minute walk test.

  3. Timed-up-and-go

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Standing from a chair, walking to a point 3 metres away, turn, and return to the chair as quick as possible whilst walking.

  4. 30-second sit-to-stand (30s-Sit-to-Stand)

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Maximal amount of repetitions a participant can stand up from a chair in 30-seconds.

  5. Strength

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Participants one-repetition max on leg press machine.

  6. Body Mass Index

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Mass and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2

  7. Strength-to-mass Ratio

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Mass and Leg Press 1RM will be combined to calculate strength-to-mass ratio.

  8. Leg press one-rep-max velocity pre-to-post

    Time frame: At baseline and Week 1, mid (Week 4), and post (Week 9), out of a total study duration of 9 weeks.

    Velocity (m/s) of leg press measured at post-intervention, using baseline one-rep-max.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northumbria University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Two Low-dose Resistance Training Modalities on Strength, Functional Capacity, and Quality-of-life in Healthy, Community-dwelling, Untrained Older Adults: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Nov 9, 2023
Registry last updated
May 23, 2025

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