Exercise for Sarcopenia

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin

No Placebo Group

Approved in 1 Jurisdiction

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Participants will be 60-80 y men and women who vary their physical activity (steps/day) while their lipid metabolism is studied (n=24). Thereafter, another group (n=60) will perform 6 months of exercise training focused on developing maximal cycling power, during which their changes in muscle mass and practical function will be carefully measured.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for relatively healthy men and women aged between 60-80 years who are interested in participating in an exercise program to combat muscle loss (sarcopenia) and improve heart health. Those considered relatively unhealthy cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Relatively healthy

Exclusion Criteria

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Exercise (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study involves two parts: initially, participants will vary their daily physical activity while researchers study changes in fat metabolism. Then, a second group will undergo six months of exercise training aimed at increasing cycling power to see how it affects muscle mass and function.

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: ExerciseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Six months of power training