R54
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: U1: Initial examination with control of inclusion criteriae. 3 Month intervention period with strength training (3 times 60 min/week) with daily ingestion of 15 g collagen hydrolysate.
U-2:
Sponsors
Universitätsklinik Freiburg Bewegungsmedizin und Sport
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
65 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 2x 30 healthy subjects aged > 65 years with sarcopenia class I or II (1/2 SD below the normal values of a young reference pooulation in a handgrip test). Ability to perform 1.25 Watt/kg bodyweight on a clycle ergometer without symptoms. stable weight and nutritional behaviour. No regular sports activity in the past (less that 1 h/week) No contraindications regarding sports activities according to the criteriae of the ACSM No contraindications againts supplememts.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: contraindications regarding sports activities according to the criteriae of the ACSM, 2009. Diagnosis of cancer within the last 5 years. Allergy/aversion against animal protein Inability to perform a strenght training Arterial hypertension (RRsyst > 200 mmHg und/oder RRdiast > 105 mmHg) under resting conditions; Insulin dependant Diabetes mellitus type II Liver oder kidnes disease with a non-permission to ingest higher concentraions of protein.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in muscle mass (lean body mass) following the 3 month strength training period using DEXA-measurements (compared to the pre-training status) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in muscular power (isokinetic measurements) and improvement in postural control (Posturomed) follwoing the 3 month strenght training | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactDaniel König
Universitätsklinik Freiburg Bewegungsmedizin und Sport
Outcome results
None listed