Trial Outcomes & Findings for Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Outcomes in Older Adults (NCT NCT03990415)
NCT ID: NCT03990415
Last Updated: 2021-03-03
Results Overview
Participants will complete the 30 second sit-to-stand dynamic balance task on two force plates, which will allow for a sensitive measure of balance. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Recruitment status
COMPLETED
Study phase
NA
Target enrollment
52 participants
Primary outcome timeframe
Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.
Results posted on
2021-03-03
Participant Flow
The study team aimed to recruit 60 participants (20 per study arm) that met all eligibility criteria. Participants were recruited from the local University, churches, assisted living facilities, and the senior center. Recruitment efforts began in late May, 2019 and ended in late June, 2019.
Participant milestones
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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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19
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19
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14
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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15
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17
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14
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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4
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2
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0
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Outcomes in Older Adults
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=19 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=19 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Total
n=52 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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68.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.0 • n=5 Participants
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69.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2 • n=7 Participants
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67.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.0 • n=5 Participants
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68.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.1 • n=4 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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14 Participants
n=5 Participants
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15 Participants
n=7 Participants
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10 Participants
n=5 Participants
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39 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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5 Participants
n=5 Participants
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4 Participants
n=7 Participants
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4 Participants
n=5 Participants
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13 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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19 Participants
n=5 Participants
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19 Participants
n=7 Participants
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14 Participants
n=5 Participants
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52 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=4 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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19 participants
n=5 Participants
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19 participants
n=7 Participants
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14 participants
n=5 Participants
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52 participants
n=4 Participants
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Body Mass Index
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34.1 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.1 • n=5 Participants
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30.5 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.5 • n=7 Participants
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31.2 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4 • n=5 Participants
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32.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.4 • n=4 Participants
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Minutes per week of Physical Activity
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41.8 minutes per week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 49.7 • n=5 Participants
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42.2 minutes per week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 55.0 • n=7 Participants
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65.0 minutes per week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 55.7 • n=5 Participants
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48.2 minutes per week
STANDARD_DEVIATION 53.3 • n=4 Participants
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Number of falls in the past year
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1.0 falls per year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9 • n=5 Participants
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0.6 falls per year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=7 Participants
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2.0 falls per year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4 • n=5 Participants
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1.1 falls per year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8 • n=4 Participants
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Fear of falling score
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2.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=5 Participants
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2.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7 • n=7 Participants
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2.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=5 Participants
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2.1 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=4 Participants
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Sleep Quality
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5.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=5 Participants
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5.8 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3 • n=7 Participants
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5.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.0 • n=5 Participants
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5.7 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.0 • n=4 Participants
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Cognition Scores
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18.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=5 Participants
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18.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.5 • n=7 Participants
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18.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=5 Participants
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18.3 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3 • n=4 Participants
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30STS reps
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9.1 repetitions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.5 • n=5 Participants
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8.9 repetitions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6 • n=7 Participants
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9.2 repetitions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.5 • n=5 Participants
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9.1 repetitions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.6 • n=4 Participants
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TUG time in seconds
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9.9 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.0 • n=5 Participants
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8.5 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3 • n=7 Participants
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9.5 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9 • n=5 Participants
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9.3 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9 • n=4 Participants
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10 meter walk test
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6.9 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4 • n=5 Participants
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6.1 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.0 • n=7 Participants
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6.6 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=5 Participants
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6.5 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=4 Participants
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Grip Strength (mean)
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28.9 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=5 Participants
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26.5 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5 • n=7 Participants
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28.3 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.0 • n=5 Participants
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27.8 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=4 Participants
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Mean Back-Scratch Flexibility
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-6 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.5 • n=5 Participants
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-5.3 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6 • n=7 Participants
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-7.5 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.2 • n=5 Participants
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-6.2 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=4 Participants
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Mean Sit-n-reach Flexibility
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1.7 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3 • n=5 Participants
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-1.4 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.2 • n=7 Participants
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-2.6 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=5 Participants
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-.6 inches
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1 • n=4 Participants
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Mean CDC 4 static balance test
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31.6 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=5 Participants
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33.7 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.8 • n=7 Participants
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34.3 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.6 • n=5 Participants
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33.1 seconds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=4 Participants
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Bone Mineral Density T- Score
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-1.2 T-Score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.9 • n=5 Participants
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-1.9 T-Score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.6 • n=7 Participants
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-1.8 T-Score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.7 • n=5 Participants
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-1.6 T-Score
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4 • n=4 Participants
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Bone Turnover Marker Ratio
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40.3 Ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.9 • n=5 Participants
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43.7 Ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.3 • n=7 Participants
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49.9 Ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.9 • n=5 Participants
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44.3 Ratio
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.0 • n=4 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Population: One delayed start participant did not complete the post task due to knee pain.
Participants will complete the 30 second sit-to-stand dynamic balance task on two force plates, which will allow for a sensitive measure of balance. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=13 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Change in Balance During a Dynamic Task Using Force Plates.
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32.4 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 24.8
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18.1 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 24.6
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10 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 25.1
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Participants will complete the CDC 4 stance static balance task on force plates, allowing for a more sensitive measure of balance. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Change in Balance During a Static Task Using Force Plates.
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3.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 29.1
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9.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 29.1
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5.4 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 28.1
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Participants will test their grip strength using a hand dynamometer over time. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Grip Strength Using a Hand Dynamometer.
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-1.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 29.4
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-9.8 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 34.5
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0.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 11.6
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Participants will walk a self selected pace over a 10 meter distance and the investigators will time this process before and after the intervention. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Walking Speed Using a 10 Meter Course.
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-6.1 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 6.8
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-5.5 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 7.3
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-1.2 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 7.4
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Investigators will test the change in participant's timed up and go (TUG) performance. This is the TUG that covers an 8 foot distance. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating a decline in performance and a negative value indicating an improvement in performance times.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in the Timed Up and Go
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-8.1 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 10.6
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-8.5 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 10.9
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-6.5 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 11.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Population: One delayed start participant did not complete the post testing due to shoulder pain.
Investigators will test the change in participant's upper body flexibility by using the back scratch test. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=13 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Upper Body Muscle Flexibility Using the Back Scratch Test.
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-105.2 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 38.5
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-13.6 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 41.1
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11.7 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 41.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Investigators will test the change in participant's lower body flexibility by using the sit and reach test. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Lower Body Muscle Flexibility Using the Sit and Reach Test.
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59.7 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 196.7
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108.5 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 221.5
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13.5 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 175.6
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Participants will complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Test. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an increase and a negative value indicating a decline which is good.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Sleep Quality Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Test.
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-19.9 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 49.2
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17.2 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 37.7
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54.6 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 38.3
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Participants will complete the Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=14 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Cognition Performance Using the Self Administered Gerocognitive Examination.
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-0.9 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 57.6
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0.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 42.8
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0.2 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 39.8
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Population: We were not able to retrieve a blood sample from one delayed start participant.
We will test the change in bone activity by using blood samples to measure markers of bone formation (PINP) and bone resorption (CTX). The percent change in the ratio will allow us to see the extent of bone resorption occurring with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=15 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=17 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=13 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes in Bone Activity Using the Ratio of Serum Bone Turnover Markers (PINP ng/mL and CTX ng/mL).
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268.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 75.8
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25.2 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 78.6
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61.8 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 92.4
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and at end of intervention period, typically 8 weeks.Population: Individuals who have metal implants did not have this calculation completed.
aBMD measures of bone mineral density and their associated t-scores from the DXA. The pre and post measure will be used to calculate a percent change, with positive values indicating an improvement and a negative value indicating a decline.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
n=11 Participants
The Stay Strong, Stay Healthy strength training group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured program to learn and progress through strength training exercises designed to increase overall fitness, flexibility, and balance.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Walking Group
n=13 Participants
The walking group will meet two times per week for an hour, for eight consecutive weeks. This class provides participants a structured walking program to help delineate the effects of the strength training program and exercise in general.
Exercise: Exercise is a behavioral intervention, the primary aim of this investigation is to elucidate if strength training is a more effective exercise intervention than walking for the improvement of balance in older adults.
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Delayed Start Group
n=10 Participants
The delayed start group will not make any changes to their sedentary lifestyle and will be encouraged to not begin any exercise programs throughout the duration of the study.
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Changes is Bone Mineral Density T-scores
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-127.3 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 23.2
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-152.9 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 26.4
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-138.5 percentage of change
Standard Deviation 24.8
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Adverse Events
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy Group
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Walking Group
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Delayed Start Group
Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place