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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
150 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-01-30
2021-12-30
Brief Summary
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Methods: This study will apply a three-group, double blinded (outcome assessors and data analysts), randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effectiveness of the interventions on resilience, functional fitness, and health related quality of life immediately after a 16-week intervention, as well as the residual effects 12 weeks after completion of the interventions.
Discussion: It is expected that resistance training is promising or even superior to aerobic training in the improvement of resilience. Given the limited evidence on the literature, it is urgently needed to explore the effects of resistance training on the improvement of resilience in older adults. Findings of the current study can contribute to the development of effective resistant training programs for the promotion of resilience among older adults.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Resistance training
In the 16 week resistance training, there will be 3 sessions per week, the duration of each session will be 60 minutes, which include 10min of warm-up, 40min of main exercise, and 10min of cool-down. The intensity will be light to somewhat hard (Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) 11 to 13; using the Cantonese version of RPE). In resistance training, the weights (resistance) will be from participants' own bodies, dumbbells, and adjustable ankle weights.
Resistance training
Participants will receive a 16-week resistance training program, with 3 times a week (a total of 48 training sessions) and 60 minutes per session intervention, which is adopted from the 12-week resistance training program introduced in the book "Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults" (Seguin et al., 2002), with minor modifications under the advice of Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (PFA).
Eight-form Yang-style Tai Chi program
In Tai Chi, the 16-week program will be divided into cognitive, associated, and automatic stages. The coach will apply a group teaching with individual instruction on specific movements based on participant's needs in skills learning and acquisition. The same training principles of individuality and progression as well as training log-book used in resistance training will also be applied to Tai Chi training program.
Eight-form Yang-style Tai Chi program
The active concurrent control group will receive Eight-form Yang-style Tai Chi program which has been confirmed feasible and will be taught by the qualified coach.
Non-treatment Concurrent Control
Participants in this group will not participate in any specific intervention during the whole study (the 16-week intervention and 12-week follow-up periods), but they will be asked to keep a daily log on their physical activity, medicine used, illness, diet, sleep quality and other health and physical activity related information (e.g., attending healthy eating workshops).
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Resistance training
Participants will receive a 16-week resistance training program, with 3 times a week (a total of 48 training sessions) and 60 minutes per session intervention, which is adopted from the 12-week resistance training program introduced in the book "Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults" (Seguin et al., 2002), with minor modifications under the advice of Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (PFA).
Eight-form Yang-style Tai Chi program
The active concurrent control group will receive Eight-form Yang-style Tai Chi program which has been confirmed feasible and will be taught by the qualified coach.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* capable to walk without assistive device;
* apparently healthy and live independently in communities
Exclusion Criteria
* fail the PAR-Q screening or without physician's advice on readiness of participation in resistance training;
* with substantial experience in practicing resistance training or Tai Chi;
* with high level of resilience.
65 Years
74 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Sun Yat-sen University
OTHER
Nanjing Normal University
OTHER
Hong Kong Baptist University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Chung Pak Kwong
Professor; Associate Dean (Development) of the Faculty of Social Sciences
Locations
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Hong Kong Baptist University Sports Hall
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Countries
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References
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Chung PK, Zhang CQ, Zhao Y, Wong MYC, Hu C. Effectiveness of resistance training on resilience in Hong Kong Chinese older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr. 2021 Apr 15;21(1):250. doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02197-8.
Other Identifiers
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GRF Ref: 12610119
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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