NCT06124911

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

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 38 (actual)
• Sponsor: Northumbria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Quality of Life

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)	Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions
OTHER	Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)	Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-05-30
• Primary completion: 2024-06-05
• Completion: 2024-06-05
• First posted: 2023-11-09
• Last updated: 2025-05-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United Kingdom