Occupational Impacts of Resistance Training in Older Adults

NCT ID: NCT07323212

Last Updated: 2026-01-07

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 6 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-08-18
• Study Completion Date: 2025-11-21

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the impact of compound resistance training on the ability of adults age 65 and older to participate in desired daily activities, their satisfaction with their level of participation, and their overall mental health.

Detailed Description

Eligible and consented participants will complete pre-assessment questionnaires: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Participants will also engaged in a semi-structured interview with pre-set questions. Following pre-assessment, all data will be coded and stored in encrypted software through the university. Participants will then engage in a 10-week intervention period consisting of two 1-hour sessions strength training with principal investigator guiding participants for safety, form, intensity, and volume of exercises. Modifications will be made to exercise programming based on individual performance and individual needs, in accordance with occupational therapy best practices. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) will be used as a guide for intensity with the aim being self-reported RPE 7-8 for each exercise. At completion of the intervention period, participants will complete post-assessment questionnaires: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Perceived Stress Scale-10, and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Participants will also engaged in another semi-structured interview with pre-set questions. Data will be analyzed for statistical and clinically significant changes.

Conditions

Resistance Training; Older Adults (65 Years and Older)

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: PREVENTION
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Participants

Participants engaged in intervention

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Compound Resistance Training

Intervention Type: OTHER

Intervention will take place over the course of 10 weeks, with individual sessions occurring twice weekly for one hour per session with each participant. Each session will consist of personalized strength training sessions, utilizing programming with a focus on compound, multi-joint movements, in keeping with existing literature on the subject.

Interventions

Compound Resistance Training

Intervention will take place over the course of 10 weeks, with individual sessions occurring twice weekly for one hour per session with each participant. Each session will consist of personalized strength training sessions, utilizing programming with a focus on compound, multi-joint movements, in keeping with existing literature on the subject.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult age 65 or older

• Living independently in a community dwelling, such as a house or apartment
• Able to complete basic daily tasks (i.e. dressing, toileting, transfers) without assistance from another person
• Access to transportation to and from sessions for this study
• Able to attend two, one-hour sessions per week for the duration of the study
• Has a membership to Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, and/or Renew Active, or are willing to obtain a paid membership to Washington Regional Center for Exercise

Exclusion Criteria

• · Personal history of stroke or heart attack

• Limb amputation
• Heart failure or arrythmias
• Presence of brain or aortic aneurism
• Active cancer
• Major illness
• Physical activity contraindicated as instructed by a physician
• Active drug abuse
• Moderate to severe cognitive impairment

• Minimum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Washington Regional Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role: collaborator

University of Arkansas

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Alexis R. Skalberg

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Jennifer Muriithi, OTD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

University of Arkansas

Locations

Washington Regional Center for Exercise

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Countries

United States

Provided Documents

Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

View Document

Other Identifiers

298900

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id