Mental Effort During Low Load Resistance Training in Older Adults
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-85
SponsorKennesaw State University
About this trial
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? * Does low-intensity resistance training in combination with maximal mental effort improve neuromuscular function more than low intensity resistance training alone?
Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups:
* Low intensity resistance training * Low intensity resistance training with maximal mental effort * Control Researchers will compare groups to determine differences in changes in strength, neuromuscular function, and body composition.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
Score of 22 or lower on Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Missing more than 3 training sessions (training groups only)
Pacemaker
Unstable angina
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Low Intensity Resistance Training with Maximal Mental Effort
- Low Intensity Resistance Training
Treatment groups
75 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov