Muscle MassversusNCT06719505
Multicomponent vs Pilates on Mass, Strength, and Physical Performance in Older Adults
A study testing ME and PE in people with Muscle Mass and Muscle Strength, run by Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Introduction: The aging process can result in several physiological changes, such as the loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, collectively defined as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is considered one of the primary health challenges among older adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- What is being tested?
- ME and PE
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- May 2025to Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Not currently participating in a physical training program for at least six months;
- No medical restrictions for physical activity and physical tests;
- Achieve a score of 19 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with severe/disabling musculoskeletal and/or neurological dysfunctions;
- Neurological disorders or cognitive impairment;
- Use of supplements for muscle mass increase;
- History of recent fractures or surgeries and severe cardiorespiratory diseases.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Brazil1 site
Universidade
Jacarezinho, Paraná, 86400-000
Laís C. de Oliveira, PhD, (55) 43 99613-7944, oliveiralc@uenp.edu.br
Laís C. de Oliveira, PhD
About this study
Official title: Comparison Between a Multicomponent Training Program and Pilates on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Introduction: The aging process can result in several physiological changes, such as the loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, collectively defined as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is considered one of the primary health challenges among older adults. To prevent this condition and improve related health outcomes, regular physical exercise is the most recommended strategy, with multicomponent exercises being particularly effective for older individuals. Pilates is another potential form of physical exercise that has gained popularity among older adults seeking to improve muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. However, significant gaps remain in the literature, with a notable lack of studies evaluating the efficacy of Pilates in improving sarcopenic outcomes. Objective: To compare the efficacy of multicomponent training programs versus Pilates in improving muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults. Methods: A total of 100 older adults aged 60 to 80 years, of both sexes, will be randomized into two intervention groups: the Multicomponent Training Group (n=50) and the Pilates Group (n=50). Evaluations will be conducted at three time points: baseline (before the intervention), mid-treatment (3 months), and post-treatment (6 months). The following instruments will be used: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) will be used to assess muscle mass. Muscle strength will be evaluated using an isokinetic dynamometer for the lower limbs and a handgrip dynamometer for the upper limbs. Physical performance will be assessed through the Brazilian version of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the gait speed test, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The Feeling Scale will be applied to determine the affective valence of the exercise programs. The Shapiro-Wilk test will be performed to check the normality of the data, Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test will be used depending on whether the distribution is parametric or non-parametric, and ANCOVA will be used to compare the groups post-intervention, considering a 95% confidence interval (p<0.05). The data will be analyzed using SPSS 25.0 software.
Read the detailed description
The sample will consist of 100 elderly individuals of both sexes, aged between 60 and 80 years. The sample size calculation for this study was performed using the Bioestat 5.3 program, based on the values of whole-body DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) assessment, provided in a previous study (Seo et al., 2021). In this case, the post-intervention mean and standard deviation between the Resistance Training group (1566.75±189.47) and the Control group (maintaining routine habits) (1446.86 ± 206.42) were used, with a test power of 80%, an alpha value of 0.05, and a 15% error rate, which indicated the need for 50 participants in each group (Multicomponent Group and Pilates Group). Descriptive data analysis will be expressed as mean, standard deviation, and percentage delta of the difference. Normality will be assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. To verify if there are differences between the groups regarding baseline characteristics (age, weight, height, and BMI) at the pre-intervention stage, Student's t-test for independent samples or the Mann-Whitney U test will be used, depending on whether the data are parametric or non-parametric. To compare the groups post-intervention, ANCOVA will be used, with baseline data as covariates. If the data exhibit non-parametric characteristics, the Mann-Whitney U test will be applied to compare the groups based on the difference between pre- and post-intervention. A confidence interval of 95% (p<0.05) will be accepted. Data will be processed using SPSS 25.0 software. Effect sizes (Cohen's d) will be calculated and classified as small (0.20), medium (0.50), or large (0.80). For effect size calculations, the GPower 3.1 program will be used.
- Conditions
- Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- Being tested
- ME, PE
- Keywords
- Aging, Elderly, Fragility, Physical exercise, Sarcopenia
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity, Sarcopenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MEOther
Exercises selected with a focus on the major muscle groups. There will be one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6, with the number of repetitions for each exercise varying from 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions, totaling 18 exercises.
PEOther
The stretching and strengthening exercises will target the major muscle groups, and at the end of each session (lasting approximately 60 minutes), the instructor will guide the participant through a relaxation exercise using an EVA foam roller. The exercises were selected to improve overall muscle strength, as traditionally applied in Pilates. There will be one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6, with 17 exercises in each protocol, varying from 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Multicomponent exercises (ME) | Active comparator | The interventions for the ME group will consist of exercises for aerobic training, strengthening, resistance, balance, and flexibility. The first week of the protocol will be dedicated to familiarizing the volunteers with the exercises, during which the correct execution of the movements will be demonstrated. Resources such as dumbbells, ankle weights, elastic bands, resistance bands, sticks, obstacles, and balls will be used. Receives: Other: ME |
| Pilates exercises (PE) | Experimental | For the intervention of the PE group, the first week of the protocol will be used to familiarize participants with the exercises, during which the correct execution of the movements will be demonstrated and each principle of the method will be explained: concentration, centering, precision, breathing, control, and fluidity. Regarding the progression of spring resistance, it will occur according to the volunteers' progress by switching to a spring with higher resistance (changing the position of the springs on the equipment or replacing them with ones of higher resistance). The basic equipment used will include the Cadillac Trapeze, Combo Chair, Universal Reformer, Ladder Barrel, and Wall Unit. Receives: Other: PE |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
1. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
A high-precision reference standard used to measure lean muscle mass. The values will be calculated by the ratio of appendicular lean mass divided by the square of height in meters, with values lower than 7 kg/m² for men and 5.5 kg/m² for women confirming the diagnosis of low lean mass.
Measured: 6 months
2. Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer System
Evaluation of isokinetic muscle strength of the knee extensors and flexors. The assessment consists of knee extension and flexion (concentric/concentric) at an angular velocity of 60°/s, starting with the knee flexed at 90°. Three sets of five repetitions will be performed with a 30-second rest interval between sets, and the same procedure will be carried out with the left leg.
Measured: 6 months
3. Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer
Evaluation of handgrip strength. The best value from three attempts will be used for each hand.
Measured: 6 months
4. Brazilian Version of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
A battery of tests to assess physical performance, including balance, gait speed, and chair rise tests. It has predictive validity and clinical applicability.
Measured: 6 months
5. Gait Speed Test: Evaluation of gait speed through the 4-meter Walking Speed Test and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
The 4-meter Walking Speed Test is used as a short-distance gait speed test, measuring habitual or maximum speed manually with a stopwatch or electronically with a device to measure the individual's walking time over a four-meter course. The 6MWT is a submaximal measure of aerobic capacity. Both tests are used to assess physical performance
Measured: 6 months
6. Timed Up and Go (TUG)
A test used to assess physical function, commonly employed to evaluate the risk of falls. For the test, the time it takes for participants to rise from a chair, walk at a comfortable pace in a straight line for three meters, turn around, and return to the chair to sit down will be timed.
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
7. Simple questionnaire to rapidly diagnose sarcopenia (SARC-F)
It is a validated and consistent questionnaire to identify people at risk of adverse outcomes due to sarcopenia. It consists of 5 items, self-reported by patients, based on the individual's perception of their strength limitations, ability to walk, get up from a chair, climb stairs and history of falls. Each item can be scored from 0 to 2, with 0 being no difficulty, 1 being some difficulty, and 2 being very difficult or unable to perform. In the falls item, 0 corresponds to no falls, 1 corresponds to 1 to 3 falls and 2 corresponds to 4 or more falls. The final score can range from 0 to 10, with a score of 4 being considered predictive of sarcopenia.
Measured: 6 months
8. Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
A screening tool for the nutritional status of participants, consisting of simple measures and six questions that can be answered in less than 5 minutes. It includes anthropometric measurements (body mass index, weight loss), global assessment (mobility), and dietary questionnaire and subjective evaluation (food intake, neuropsychological issues, acute illness). A score between 12-14 points indicates normal nutrition, 8-11 points indicates a risk of malnutrition, and 0-7 points indicates malnutrition.
Measured: 6 months
9. Feeling Scale - Pleasure and Displeasure during Exercise
The affective valence scale will be used to measure participants' feelings of pleasure/affect related to the exercises. The score ranges from +5, indicating pleasure during exercise with a feeling of "very good," to -5, indicating displeasure with a feeling of "very bad" during exercise execution. The closer the score is to +5, the more pleasure the participant experiences while performing the exercise.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Dec 2024
- Study startMay 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionFeb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Muscle MassStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The interventions will last for six months, three times per week, for one hour, on non-consecutive days. The interventions for the Multicomponent group will consist of exercises for aerobic training, strengthening, resistance, balance, and flexibility, with one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6. The number of repetitions for each exercise will range from 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions, totaling 18 exercises. The Pilates exercise group will perform stretching and strengthening exercises targeting the main muscle groups, with one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6. Each protocol will consist of 17 exercises, with 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Laís Campos de Oliveira, Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana
- Investigators
- Laís C. de Oliveira, PhD, Principal investigator, UENP
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06719505
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Multicomponent vs Pilates
- Acronym
- versus
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 2 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 13 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Bottaro M, Russo AF, de Oliveira RJ. The effects of rest interval on quadriceps torque during an isokinetic testing protocol in elderly. J Sports Sci Med. 2005 Sep 1;4(3):285-90. eCollection 2005 Sep 1.
PubMed 24453533Buckinx F, Aubertin-Leheudre M. Relevance to assess and preserve muscle strength in aging field. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2019 Aug 30;94:109663. doi: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2019.109663. Epub 2019 Jun 7.
PubMed 31176745Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Sayer AA. Sarcopenia. Lancet. 2019 Jun 29;393(10191):2636-2646. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31138-9. Epub 2019 Jun 3.
PubMed 31171417Folstein MF, Folstein SE, McHugh PR. "Mini-mental state". A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. J Psychiatr Res. 1975 Nov;12(3):189-98. doi: 10.1016/0022-3956(75)90026-6. No abstract available.
PubMed 1202204Izquierdo M, Merchant RA, Morley JE, Anker SD, Aprahamian I, Arai H, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Bernabei R, Cadore EL, Cesari M, Chen LK, de Souto Barreto P, Duque G, Ferrucci L, Fielding RA, Garcia-Hermoso A, Gutierrez-Robledo LM, Harridge SDR, Kirk B, Kritchevsky S, Landi F, Lazarus N, Martin FC, Marzetti E, Pahor M, Ramirez-Velez R, Rodriguez-Manas L, Rolland Y, Ruiz JG, Theou O, Villareal DT, Waters DL, Won Won C, Woo J, Vellas B, Fiatarone Singh M. International Exercise Recommendations in Older Adults (ICFSR): Expert Consensus Guidelines. J Nutr Health Aging. 2021;25(7):824-853. doi: 10.1007/s12603-021-1665-8.
PubMed 34409961Kaiser MJ, Bauer JM, Ramsch C, Uter W, Guigoz Y, Cederholm T, Thomas DR, Anthony P, Charlton KE, Maggio M, Tsai AC, Grathwohl D, Vellas B, Sieber CC; MNA-International Group. Validation of the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA-SF): a practical tool for identification of nutritional status. J Nutr Health Aging. 2009 Nov;13(9):782-8. doi: 10.1007/s12603-009-0214-7.
PubMed 19812868Mehmet H, Yang AWH, Robinson SR. Measurement of hand grip strength in the elderly: A scoping review with recommendations. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jan;24(1):235-243. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.029. Epub 2019 May 24.
PubMed 31987550Melo MO, Gomes LE, Silva YO, Bonezi A, Loss JF. Assessment of resistance torque and resultant muscular force during Pilates hip extension exercise and its implications to prescription and progression. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011 Jan-Feb;15(1):23-30.
PubMed 21519714Oliveira LC, Pires-Oliveira DA, Abucarub AC, Oliveira LS, Oliveira RG. Pilates increases isokinetic muscular strength of the elbow flexor and extensor muscles of older women: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):2-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.03.002. Epub 2016 Mar 10.
PubMed 28167180Seo MW, Jung SW, Kim SW, Lee JM, Jung HC, Song JK. Effects of 16 Weeks of Resistance Training on Muscle Quality and Muscle Growth Factors in Older Adult Women with Sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Jun 23;18(13):6762. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18136762.
PubMed 34201810
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison Between a Multicomponent Training Program and Pilates on Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06719505
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- versus / Multicomponent vs Pilates
- Conditions
- Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- Keywords
- Aging, Elderly, Fragility, Physical exercise, Sarcopenia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual do Norte do ParanaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Introduction: The aging process can result in several physiological changes, such as the loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, collectively defined as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is considered one of the primary health challenges among older adults. To prevent this condition and improve related health outcomes, regular physical exercise is the most recommended strategy, with multicomponent exercises being particularly effective for older individuals. Pilates is another potential form of physical exercise that has gained popularity among older adults seeking to improve muscle mass, strength, and physical performance. However, significant gaps remain in the literature, with a notable lack of studies evaluating the efficacy of Pilates in improving sarcopenic outcomes. Objective: To compare the efficacy of multicomponent training programs versus Pilates in improving muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults. Methods: A total of 100 older adults aged 60 to 80 years, of both sexes, will be randomized into two intervention groups: the Multicomponent Training Group (n=50) and the Pilates Group (n=50). Evaluations will be conducted at three time points: baseline (before the intervention), mid-treatment (3 months), and post-treatment (6 months). The following instruments will be used: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) will be used to assess muscle mass. Muscle strength will be evaluated using an isokinetic dynamometer for the lower limbs and a handgrip dynamometer for the upper limbs. Physical performance will be assessed through the Brazilian version of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the gait speed test, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The Feeling Scale will be applied to determine the affective valence of the exercise programs. The Shapiro-Wilk test will be performed to check the normality of the data, Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test will be used depending on whether the distribution is parametric or non-parametric, and ANCOVA will be used to compare the groups post-intervention, considering a 95% confidence interval (p<0.05). The data will be analyzed using SPSS 25.0 software.
Detailed description
The sample will consist of 100 elderly individuals of both sexes, aged between 60 and 80 years. The sample size calculation for this study was performed using the Bioestat 5.3 program, based on the values of whole-body DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) assessment, provided in a previous study (Seo et al., 2021). In this case, the post-intervention mean and standard deviation between the Resistance Training group (1566.75±189.47) and the Control group (maintaining routine habits) (1446.86 ± 206.42) were used, with a test power of 80%, an alpha value of 0.05, and a 15% error rate, which indicated the need for 50 participants in each group (Multicomponent Group and Pilates Group). Descriptive data analysis will be expressed as mean, standard deviation, and percentage delta of the difference. Normality will be assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. To verify if there are differences between the groups regarding baseline characteristics (age, weight, height, and BMI) at the pre-intervention stage, Student's t-test for independent samples or the Mann-Whitney U test will be used, depending on whether the data are parametric or non-parametric. To compare the groups post-intervention, ANCOVA will be used, with baseline data as covariates. If the data exhibit non-parametric characteristics, the Mann-Whitney U test will be applied to compare the groups based on the difference between pre- and post-intervention. A confidence interval of 95% (p<0.05) will be accepted. Data will be processed using SPSS 25.0 software. Effect sizes (Cohen's d) will be calculated and classified as small (0.20), medium (0.50), or large (0.80). For effect size calculations, the GPower 3.1 program will be used.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The interventions will last for six months, three times per week, for one hour, on non-consecutive days. The interventions for the Multicomponent group will consist of exercises for aerobic training, strengthening, resistance, balance, and flexibility, with one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6. The number of repetitions for each exercise will range from 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions, totaling 18 exercises. The Pilates exercise group will perform stretching and strengthening exercises targeting the main muscle groups, with one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6. Each protocol will consist of 17 exercises, with 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Multicomponent exercises (ME) | Active comparator | Other: METhe interventions for the ME group will consist of exercises for aerobic training, strengthening, resistance, balance, and flexibility. The first week of the protocol will be dedicated to familiarizing the volunteers with the exercises, during which the correct execution of the movements will be demonstrated. Resources such as dumbbells, ankle weights, elastic bands, resistance bands, sticks, obstacles, and balls will be used. |
| Pilates exercises (PE) | Experimental | Other: PEFor the intervention of the PE group, the first week of the protocol will be used to familiarize participants with the exercises, during which the correct execution of the movements will be demonstrated and each principle of the method will be explained: concentration, centering, precision, breathing, control, and fluidity. Regarding the progression of spring resistance, it will occur according to the volunteers' progress by switching to a spring with higher resistance (changing the position of the springs on the equipment or replacing them with ones of higher resistance). The basic equipment used will include the Cadillac Trapeze, Combo Chair, Universal Reformer, Ladder Barrel, and Wall Unit. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Not currently participating in a physical training program for at least six months;
- No medical restrictions for physical activity and physical tests;
- Achieve a score of 19 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Individuals with severe/disabling musculoskeletal and/or neurological dysfunctions;
- Neurological disorders or cognitive impairment;
- Use of supplements for muscle mass increase;
- History of recent fractures or surgeries and severe cardiorespiratory diseases.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| MEExercises selected with a focus on the major muscle groups. There will be one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6, with the number of repetitions for each exercise varying from 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions, totaling 18 exercises. | Other | Multicomponent exercises (ME) |
| PEThe stretching and strengthening exercises will target the major muscle groups, and at the end of each session (lasting approximately 60 minutes), the instructor will guide the participant through a relaxation exercise using an EVA foam roller. The exercises were selected to improve overall muscle strength, as traditionally applied in Pilates. There will be one protocol for the first 3 months and a second protocol for months 4-6, with 17 exercises in each protocol, varying from 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. | Other | Pilates exercises (PE) |
Primary outcome
1. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time frame: 6 months
A high-precision reference standard used to measure lean muscle mass. The values will be calculated by the ratio of appendicular lean mass divided by the square of height in meters, with values lower than 7 kg/m² for men and 5.5 kg/m² for women confirming the diagnosis of low lean mass.
2. Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer System
Time frame: 6 months
Evaluation of isokinetic muscle strength of the knee extensors and flexors. The assessment consists of knee extension and flexion (concentric/concentric) at an angular velocity of 60°/s, starting with the knee flexed at 90°. Three sets of five repetitions will be performed with a 30-second rest interval between sets, and the same procedure will be carried out with the left leg.
3. Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer
Time frame: 6 months
Evaluation of handgrip strength. The best value from three attempts will be used for each hand.
4. Brazilian Version of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Time frame: 6 months
A battery of tests to assess physical performance, including balance, gait speed, and chair rise tests. It has predictive validity and clinical applicability.
5. Gait Speed Test: Evaluation of gait speed through the 4-meter Walking Speed Test and the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
Time frame: 6 months
The 4-meter Walking Speed Test is used as a short-distance gait speed test, measuring habitual or maximum speed manually with a stopwatch or electronically with a device to measure the individual's walking time over a four-meter course. The 6MWT is a submaximal measure of aerobic capacity. Both tests are used to assess physical performance
6. Timed Up and Go (TUG)
Time frame: 6 months
A test used to assess physical function, commonly employed to evaluate the risk of falls. For the test, the time it takes for participants to rise from a chair, walk at a comfortable pace in a straight line for three meters, turn around, and return to the chair to sit down will be timed.
3 secondary outcomes
7. Simple questionnaire to rapidly diagnose sarcopenia (SARC-F)
Time frame: 6 months
8. Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)
Time frame: 6 months
9. Feeling Scale - Pleasure and Displeasure during Exercise
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Dec 2024.
- Background: PubMed 24453533Bottaro M, Russo AF, de Oliveira RJ. The effects of rest interval on quadriceps torque during an isokinetic testing protocol in elderly. J Sports Sci Med. 2005 Sep 1;4(3):285-90. eCollection 2005 Sep 1.
- Background: PubMed 31176745Buckinx F, Aubertin-Leheudre M. Relevance to assess and preserve muscle strength in aging field. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2019 Aug 30;94:109663. doi: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2019.109663. Epub 2019 Jun 7.
- Background: PubMed 31171417Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Sayer AA. Sarcopenia. Lancet. 2019 Jun 29;393(10191):2636-2646. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)31138-9. Epub 2019 Jun 3.
- Background: PubMed 1202204Folstein MF, Folstein SE, McHugh PR. "Mini-mental state". A practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. J Psychiatr Res. 1975 Nov;12(3):189-98. doi: 10.1016/0022-3956(75)90026-6. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 34409961Izquierdo M, Merchant RA, Morley JE, Anker SD, Aprahamian I, Arai H, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Bernabei R, Cadore EL, Cesari M, Chen LK, de Souto Barreto P, Duque G, Ferrucci L, Fielding RA, Garcia-Hermoso A, Gutierrez-Robledo LM, Harridge SDR, Kirk B, Kritchevsky S, Landi F, Lazarus N, Martin FC, Marzetti E, Pahor M, Ramirez-Velez R, Rodriguez-Manas L, Rolland Y, Ruiz JG, Theou O, Villareal DT, Waters DL, Won Won C, Woo J, Vellas B, Fiatarone Singh M. International Exercise Recommendations in Older Adults (ICFSR): Expert Consensus Guidelines. J Nutr Health Aging. 2021;25(7):824-853. doi: 10.1007/s12603-021-1665-8.
- Background: PubMed 19812868Kaiser MJ, Bauer JM, Ramsch C, Uter W, Guigoz Y, Cederholm T, Thomas DR, Anthony P, Charlton KE, Maggio M, Tsai AC, Grathwohl D, Vellas B, Sieber CC; MNA-International Group. Validation of the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA-SF): a practical tool for identification of nutritional status. J Nutr Health Aging. 2009 Nov;13(9):782-8. doi: 10.1007/s12603-009-0214-7.
- Background: PubMed 31987550Mehmet H, Yang AWH, Robinson SR. Measurement of hand grip strength in the elderly: A scoping review with recommendations. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jan;24(1):235-243. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.029. Epub 2019 May 24.
- Background: PubMed 21519714Melo MO, Gomes LE, Silva YO, Bonezi A, Loss JF. Assessment of resistance torque and resultant muscular force during Pilates hip extension exercise and its implications to prescription and progression. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011 Jan-Feb;15(1):23-30.
- Background: PubMed 28167180Oliveira LC, Pires-Oliveira DA, Abucarub AC, Oliveira LS, Oliveira RG. Pilates increases isokinetic muscular strength of the elbow flexor and extensor muscles of older women: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Jan;21(1):2-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.03.002. Epub 2016 Mar 10.
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- Approval of the Ethics Committee for Research with Human Beings in BrazilLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Laís C. de Oliveira, PhD principal investigator
UENP
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing ME and PE in people with Muscle Mass and Muscle Strength, run by Universidade Estadual do Norte do Parana at 1 site in Brazil.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Maria Clara F. Lucio, PT ((55)15 997667410, mariaclaraitapo@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
1. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06719505, which also lists 10 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2024.