Effect of massed vs. distributed lower body strength training on whole body function

Comparison of the effect of massed vs. distributed lower body strength training on whole body function in elderly women

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20201030049193N3

Enrollment

Registered

2021-07-03

Start date

2021-07-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-07-12

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Conditions

Distributed and massed strength training of the lower body, whole body function (lower and upper body).

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Consisting of 15 participants who will be training using a distributed strength program, including 5 sessions per week and each session will be 45-60 minutes of t

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

55 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: women who are 55 years old and/or older Having no regular training over the past six months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a history of falling Having joint and physiological problems

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Strength of the upper body limbs, Biceps muscles. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Digital dynamo-meter device made in Iran, 30 second arm Curl Test.;Proprioception of the Knee joint, and elbow joint. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Plastic goniometer with accuracy of measuring at least 1 degree.;Functional Gait Assessment. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Optogait recording with a frequency of 1000 Hz and an accuracy of 1 cm Made in Italy, 10 m walking test.;Pain score. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale, Timed 10-stair climbing and descending.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method	—

Measure

Time frame

Strength of the upper body limbs, Biceps muscles. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Digital dynamo-meter device made in Iran, 30 second arm Curl Test.;Proprioception of the Knee joint, and elbow joint. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Plastic goniometer with accuracy of measuring at least 1 degree.;Functional Gait Assessment. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Optogait recording with a frequency of 1000 Hz and an accuracy of 1 cm Made in Italy, 10 m walking test.;Pain score. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale, Timed 10-stair climbing and descending.;Blood pressure. Timepoint: The outcome measures will be recorded at three time points including a baseline- pretest measurements at the start of the study, a mid test session after eighth weeks of training and finally a post test which will be recorded after finishing the training after the week twelve. Method

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdi Hosseinzadeh

Sport Sciences Research Institute of Iran

metti@ssrc.ac.ir+98 21 7714 6478

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026