A System for Lengthening Contraction Training of Muscle

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

Evaluation of a new exercise machine designed to improve strength and speed of movement in the leg muscles. Investigators are trying to learn whether a new training method results in greater strength improvements as compared to a traditional method.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00575107

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

36

Starts

2007-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-08-04

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• healthy
• able to exercise 3 times per week for 16 weeks at Mobility Research Center

You may not qualify if…

• under- or overweight
• chronic disease that limits ability to exercise
• hips and legs limited by arthritis or pain
• presently engaged in a strenuous exercise program
• planned absence greater than one week.

Where it is running

• Mobility Research Center — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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