Strength training to slow muscle loss for older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a type of strength training, called pre-conditioning functional resistance training, can help older adults who are already experiencing low muscle strength. The goal is to see if this exercise approach is safe and practical before starting a larger study.
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Who can take part
- You are age 65 or older.
- You have low muscle strength, confirmed by a screening test.
- You live at home, not in a care facility.
- You are able to provide your own consent to participate.
- You can safely do strength exercises, which will be checked during a practice session.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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