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Effects of resistance exercise in older Chinese Americans

Effects of resistance exercise training in community-dwelling older Chinese Americans

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN12284883
Enrollment
30
Registered
2022-04-06
Start date
2018-06-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-13

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Conditions

Older adults' mobility, physical activity, cognitive function, and psychological well-being Not Applicable

Interventions

Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups (1:1 ratio): the intervention group (resistance exercise group) or the control group (wait-list control group), using the random number generator

Sponsors

Georgia State University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 60 or older (age 60 - 89 years) 2. Self-identifying as Chinese American 3. Able to speak Mandarin 4. Able to walk independently without assistive devices 5. Are not engaged in any resistance exercise programs during the 6 months prior to this study 6. Ability to follow verbal and visual instructions 7. Ability to give informed consent and complete the assessment battery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Blood pressure >160/100 mmHg or severe complications of hypertension, such as aneurysm, heart failure, or metabolic syndrome 2. A history of coronary artery disease, cardiac surgery, heart attack, or stroke in past 3 months 3. Health-related problems that would interfere with the participation in the exercise program, such as angina, uncontrolled diabetes, or serious cardiac arrhythmias 4. Active treatment for cancer or substance abuse 5. A history of upper-extremity, lower-extremity, hip, or back surgery in past 3 months 6. Severe cognitive impairments, such as signs of psychosis, dementia, not oriented to time, place, or person

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Mobility measured using Short Physical Performance Battery and JAMAR® Hand Dynamometer at baseline and 12 weeks. 2. Physical activity is measured using International Physical Activity Questionnaire at baseline and 12 weeks. 3. Cognitive function is measured using Montreal Cognitive Assessment at baseline and 12 weeks.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. General health measured using activities of daily living, overall stress and pain scales at baseline and 12 weeks. 2. Depressive symptoms measured using Geriatric Depression Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 3. Stress measured using Perceived Stress Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 4. Social support measured using Lubben Social Network Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 5. Life satisfaction measured using Satisfaction with Life Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 6. Self-perceived success measured using Flourishing Scale at baseline and 12 weeks.

Countries

United States of America

Outcome results

None listed

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