Power or Plyometric Training in Older Adults

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI · Feb 6, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how two types of exercise training—high-speed power resistance training and plyometric jump training—affect older adults who live independently. Researchers want to see how these exercises can improve muscle stiffness, jumping ability, and daily activity levels in people aged 55 to 90 years.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be living independently and fall within that age range. However, individuals with certain health conditions, such as uncontrolled heart disease, some infections, or injuries that affect their ability to exercise, will not be able to participate. If you join the trial, you can expect to take part in training sessions and contribute to important findings that could help improve health and activity levels in older adults. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it’s a great opportunity to get involved in research that aims to benefit the aging community.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Independently living
• • Between 55-90 years of age
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Uncontrolled cardiovascular disease that prevents participation in a training program.
• • Documented HIV infection or another immunodeficiency syndrome.
• • Current neuromuscular diseases that prevent exercise.
• • Current musculoskeletal injury that prevents exercise.
• • Incarcerated individuals
• • Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Score below 18