Physiologic Effects of PRMS & Testosterone in the Debilitated Elderly

Status

Completed

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00018356

Enrollment

Registered

2001-07-05

Start date

1999-01-31

Completion date

2006-08-31

Last updated

2011-06-23

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Conditions

Muscle Weakness, Muscular Atrophy

Keywords

Aging, nutrition, rehabilitation

Brief summary

This study's primary objective is to determine the independent and combined effects of progressive resistance muscle strength training and testosterone on the development of sustainable improvements in physical function.

Interventions

PROCEDUREexercise

DRUGtestosterone

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

The study will be limited to those patients who are metabolically stable and free of metastatic cancer and limiting end organ disease. Their total serum testosterone must be less than 480 and PSA less than 10.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026