RECRUITING

Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults

Conditions

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

The Effects of Plyometric or Resistance Training on Muscle and Tendon Stiffness, and Functional Performance in Older Adults

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-08-13
Study Completion:2026-01-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06821321

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:55 Years to 90 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Independently living
  2. * Between 55-90 years of age
  1. * Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease that prevents participation in a training program.
  2. * Documented HIV infection or another immunodeficiency syndrome.
  3. * Current neuromuscular diseases that prevent exercise.
  4. * Current musculoskeletal injury that prevents exercise.
  5. * Incarcerated individuals
  6. * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score below 18

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Rachel Gastaldo, MS
CONTACT
3052844173
r.gastaldo@umiami.edu
Joseph F Signorile, PhD
CONTACT
3052843105
jsignorile@miami.edu

Principal Investigator

Joseph F. Signorile, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Miami

Study Locations (Sites)

Laboratory of Neruomuscular Research and Active Aging
Coral Gables, Florida, 33147
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Miami

  • Joseph F. Signorile, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Miami

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-08-13
Study Completion Date2026-01-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-08-13
Study Completion Date2026-01-30

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Activity, Motor