Other Clinical Trial - The Effects of Low- & High-intensity Resistance

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of high- and low-intensity resistance exercise on force-velocity characteristics, muscle mass and inflammatory processes in older adults. As all training protocols are designed to end with maximal effort, effects are expected to be similar between groups.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Effects of Strength Training in Older Adults

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NCT number	NCT01707017
Study type	Interventional
Source	Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	January 2012

The Effects of Low- and High-intensity Resistance Exercise on Force-velocity Characteristics in Older Adults

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Clinical Trial Description

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