Reducing Falls With Progressive Resistance Training for the Oldest Old Adults With Sarcopenia (ReFit)
Sarcopenia, Aging
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Sarcopenia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged 80 years or older Low muscular strength (grip strength: <34.8 kg for males and <18.8 kg for females or chair stand >15 seconds) Community-dwelling incl. independent senior housing Ambulatory without supervision or physical assistance from another person. Assistive devices such as canes/crutches/walkers allowed. Able to see and hear sufficiently to undertake assessments and partake in the planned exercise training. Exclusion Criteria: Pre-existing diagnosis of dementia Moderate or severe cognitive impairment (score <18 on the Mini-Mental State Examination) Living in institutional care Non-ambulatory or requiring person or wheelchair to assist when walking Degenerative neurological and neuromuscular disease/disorder significantly influencing gait and mobility (e.g. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS] and Parkinson's disease). Amputation (other than toes) Contraindications to resistance training Unstable fracture Inability to comply with study requirements Currently undertaking progressive resistance training
Sites / Locations
- Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Progressive resistance training
Control
Twice weekly high-intensity progressive resistance training for 12 months
Referred to general practitioner