Effect of low load strength training of the quadriceps femoris on muscle function and functional capacity in older adult: A randomized controlled trial

Effect of low load strength training of the quadriceps femoris on muscle function and functional capacity in older adult: A randomized controlled trial - Effect of low load strength training of the quadriceps femoris on muscle function and functional capacity in older adult: A randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000017056

Enrollment

Registered

2015-04-06

Start date

2015-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Older adults

Interventions

Intervention group: 12 weeks low load strength training program of the quadriceps femoris Control group: Non-intervention

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) People aged 65 years and over 2) People who are able to ambulate independently

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) People who had physical dysfunctions that may influence outcome measures, such as neurological impairment and musculoskeletal impairment 2) Have severe dementia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Muscle thickness and echo intensity of the quadriceps femoris muscle Maximal isometric strength of the knee extensor muscle	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Gait speed Timed up and go test 30 second chair-stand test	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKojiro Araki

Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University Department of Development and Rehabilitation of Motor Function

araki.koujirou.77s@st.kyoto-u.ac.jp075-751-3951

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026