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NCT Number: NCT00744094

Resistance Training in Elderly

In the present study the investigators aim to determine whether protein supplementation can augment the response to a 12 week resistance training program in healthy elderly men.

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Key information

Conditions

Sarcopenia Aging Atrophy Hypertrophy Muscular Atrophy Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

65 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Maastricht University

Maastricht, 6200MD, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Living independently

Exclusion criteria

  • Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Orthopedic limitations
  • Any disorder known to compromise ability for resistance training
  • History of resistance training in past 5 years

Treatment and study plan

Protein drink

Dietary Supplement

250 ml protein hydrolysate solution

Resistance training

Behavioral

12 weeks resistance training, 3 days per week

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle mass measured at limb and cellular level

    Time frame: before and after 12 weeks of intervention

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength

    Time frame: before and after 12 weeks of intervention

  2. Body composition

    Time frame: before and after 12 weeks of intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Maastricht University Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

  • DSM Food Specialties
  • The Anna Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

The Influence of Resistance Training on Body Composition and Muscle Characteristics in Healthy Elderly

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2008
First posted
Aug 29, 2008
Registry last updated
Sep 23, 2015

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