Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Activity, Motor

In brief

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training or plyometric jump training on muscle stiffness, jump performance and measures of daily activity in older adults living independently in the community.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06821321

Run by

University of Miami

People needed

48

Starts

2025-08-13

Expected to finish

2025-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-22

Who can join

Age: 55 and older, up to 90. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Independently living
• Between 55-90 years of age

You may not qualify if…

• Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease that prevents participation in a training program.
• Documented HIV infection or another immunodeficiency syndrome.
• Current neuromuscular diseases that prevent exercise.
• Current musculoskeletal injury that prevents exercise.
• Incarcerated individuals
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score below 18

Where it is running

• Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging — Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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