Occupational Impacts of Resistance Training in Older Adults

University of Arkansas

Status: Completed

Conditions: Older Adults (65 Years and Older); Resistance Training

Treatments: Other: Compound Resistance Training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07323212

298900

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to assess the impact of compound resistance training on the ability of adults age 65 and older to participate in desired daily activities, their satisfaction with their level of participation, and their overall mental health.

Full description

Eligible and consented participants will complete pre-assessment questionnaires: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Participants will also engaged in a semi-structured interview with pre-set questions. Following pre-assessment, all data will be coded and stored in encrypted software through the university. Participants will then engage in a 10-week intervention period consisting of two 1-hour sessions strength training with principal investigator guiding participants for safety, form, intensity, and volume of exercises. Modifications will be made to exercise programming based on individual performance and individual needs, in accordance with occupational therapy best practices. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) will be used as a guide for intensity with the aim being self-reported RPE 7-8 for each exercise. At completion of the intervention period, participants will complete post-assessment questionnaires: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Participants will also engaged in another semi-structured interview with pre-set questions. Data will be analyzed for statistical and clinically significant changes.

Enrollment: 6 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adult age 65 or older

  • Living independently in a community dwelling, such as a house or apartment
  • Able to complete basic daily tasks (i.e. dressing, toileting, transfers) without assistance from another person
  • Access to transportation to and from sessions for this study
  • Able to attend two, one-hour sessions per week for the duration of the study
  • Has a membership to Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, and/or Renew Active, or are willing to obtain a paid membership to Washington Regional Center for Exercise

Exclusion criteria

• · Personal history of stroke or heart attack

  • Limb amputation
  • Heart failure or arrythmias
  • Presence of brain or aortic aneurism
  • Active cancer
  • Major illness
  • Physical activity contraindicated as instructed by a physician
  • Active drug abuse
  • Moderate to severe cognitive impairment

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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6 participants in 1 patient group

Participants

Experimental group

Description:

Participants engaged in intervention

Treatment:

Other: Compound Resistance Training