~27 spots leftby Mar 2026

Resistance Band Training for Muscle Loss and Fat Gain (ChaREx Trial)

Palo Alto (17 mi)
Overseen byNahid Rianon, MBBS, DrPH
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: N/A
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing a 24-week at-home chair-based resistance band training intervention, to determine effectiveness of a the a 24-week at-home chair-based resistance band training intervention in improving body composition and to determine the effectiveness of a 24-week at-home chair-based resistance band training intervention in improving physical performance in adults 50 years and older, receiving care at the UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 50 and older who are patients at the UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging. It's designed to see if a chair-based exercise with resistance bands can be done at home and if it helps improve muscle strength, balance, and bone density.

Exclusion Criteria

I cannot give informed consent by myself.
I have noticeable memory or thinking problems.
I have dementia and cannot visit the clinic for scheduled study visits.

Treatment Details

The intervention being tested is a 24-week program where participants use THERABand resistance bands while seated in a chair. The study aims to assess its practicality at home and measure any improvements in body composition and physical performance.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Chair-based resistance band trainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX
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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor

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