Enhancing Strength Gains With the Power of the Mind
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Healthy
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of maximal mental effort combined with elastic band training on strength and neuromuscular function in healthy, older females. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does elastic band training in combination with maximal mental effort increase strength more than elastic band training alone? * Does elastic band training in combination with maximal mental effort improve neuromuscular function more than elastic band training alone? Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: * Elastic band training * Elastic band training with maximal mental effort * Control Researchers will compare groups to determine differences in changes in strength, neuromuscular function, and body composition.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06099678
- Run by
- Kennesaw State University
- People needed
- 45
- Starts
- 2023-11-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-11-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-12-11
Who can join
Age: 65 and older, up to 79. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Between 65-79 years of age
- Female
- Have not engaged in structured exercise for 3 years
- Are not reliant upon a walking aid
- Be able to rise from a chair unassisted
- BMI between 25-33 kg/m²
- Have access to the internet and access to a smartphone or computer with a camera at home
You may not qualify if…
- Any history of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or metabolic diseases
- Musculoskeletal injury within the past 6 months
- Any condition affecting muscle function
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Score less than 23 on the Mini-mental State Exam
- Upon starting study, missing more than 2 training session
Where it is running
- Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, Georgia, United States (enrolling)
- Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, Georgia, United States (enrolling)
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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