Mental Effort During Low Load Resistance Training in Older Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Seniors
Old Age
Sarcopenia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 75 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Kennesaw State University · Other
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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-intens…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
* No significant cognitive impairment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Score of 22 or lower on…
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