Daily 5-minute resistance training for improving mobility in older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study randomly assigns 360 older adults to either a 12-month program of 5 minutes of daily functional resistance training or a delayed treatment control group. The aim is to assess the impact of this brief training on lower extremity performance and walking ability, addressing the common issue of mobility disability among older adults. The study is designed to enhance adherence to resistance training by offering a shorter, more manageable program compared to traditional longer sessions. By focusing on a home-based approach, the study seeks to improve participation rates and functional outcomes for older adults with mobility limitations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Self-reported difficulty or inability to walk ¼ mile

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chest pain on the PAR-Q

Where it's running

• Penn State College of Medicine
  Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
• University of Pittsburgh
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Christopher Sciamanna, MD, MPH
• Email: cns10@psu.edu
• Phone: 610-585-9765

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.