Low-dose Maximal-intent Versus Controlled-tempo Resistance Training on Quality-of-life in Older Adults

NCT ID: NCT06124911

Last Updated: 2025-05-23

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-05-30

Study Completion Date

2024-06-05

Brief Summary

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The aims of this study were to:

1. Compare the effects of low-dose Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training on untrained healthy older adults' quality-of-life, functional capacity, and strength.
2. Qualitatively explore perceptions of Maximal Intent and Controlled Tempo Resistance Training in older adults.

Older adults are defined as being 60 or more years of age.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Quality of Life

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 3x5 (MI3x5)

The max-intent group were instructed and encouraged to deliberately commit to exerting maximal effort and force during the concentric phase of the leg press with the intention of achieving the greatest velocity possible. This group completed 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)

Intervention Type OTHER

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions

Maximal-intent Resistance Training - 5x5 (MI5x5)

The max-intent group were instructed and encouraged to deliberately commit to exerting maximal effort and force during the concentric phase of the leg press with the intention of achieving the greatest velocity possible. This group completed 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)

Intervention Type OTHER

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions

Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 3x5 (CT3x5)

The controlled-tempo group followed a metronome for both eccentric and concentric phases of the leg press with the intention of maintaining a steady three-second concentric and three-second eccentric. This group completed 3 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)

Intervention Type OTHER

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions

Controlled-tempo Resistance Training - 5x5 (CT5x5)

The controlled-tempo group followed a metronome for both eccentric and concentric phases of the leg press with the intention of maintaining a steady three-second concentric and three-second eccentric. This group completed 5 sets of 5 repetitions at 60% one-repetition maximum.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)

Intervention Type OTHER

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions

Interventions

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Leg Press Resistance Training (3x5)

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for three sets of five repetitions

Intervention Type OTHER

Leg Press Resistance Training (5x5)

Leg Press resistance training at 60% one-rep-max for five sets of five repetitions

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participants were eligible if they were between 30-60 years old
* Uninjured
* Had no cardiovascular or neuromuscular conditions
* Had not participated in lower-limb resistance training in the previous six months.

Exclusion Criteria

* Participants were excluded if they had either taken part in any lower-limb resistance training in the last six months
* Had underlying health condition(s) that prevented them from participating in resistance training
* Regularly met or exceeded the UK recommended physical activity guideline of 150-minutes of moderate to intense physical activity per week.
Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Northumbria University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Northumbria University

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Site Status

Countries

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United Kingdom

References

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Pearson LT, Behm DG, Goodall S, Mason R, Stuart S, Barry G. Effects of maximal-versus submaximal-intent resistance training on functional capacity and strength in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2022 Jul 16;14(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00526-x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35842655 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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NU2863

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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