Band Together: Randomized Control Trial

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Conditions studied: Age 65 and Older, Strength Training

In brief

The study will aim to determine the effectiveness of a strength training program using resistance bands to increase strength in adults ≥65 years old

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02337803

Run by

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

People needed

0

Starts

2015-08-01

Expected to finish

2015-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-13

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Fluently read and speak English
• Willing to drive 3 times a week to Hershey Medical Center for most weeks
• Have a primary care physician
• Currently exercise ≤60 min per week

You may not qualify if…

• Doctor has said you have a heart condition and should only do physical activity recommended by doctor
• Feel pain in chest when doing physical activity
• Unable to obtain doctor's consent
• Currently participating in an exercise program
• Plans to move in the next 6 months
• Weight > 250
• Currently exercise ≥60 min per week

Where it is running

• Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center — Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

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