Effects of Eccentric Training at Long Muscle Length on Functional Capacities of Elderly Adults
Launched by ROBIN SOURON · Apr 23, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 27, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Home-based resistance training has emerged as a practical alternative for individuals who lack access to traditional, facility-based exercise programs. This is particularly relevant for older adults, who often face multiple barriers to participating in supervised center-based training-the current gold standard-including reduced mobility, transportation difficulties, and financial constraints. As a result, home-based programs can offer a more accessible option to support engagement in resistance training. Evidence suggests that home-based resistance training can lead to improvements in stren...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Men or women 60 years and older
- • Individuals eligible for social security coverage
- • Individuals without health issues (e.g., musculoskeletal injuries, chronic conditions)
- • Individuals who have given their informed consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Accustomed to resistance exercise (i.e., no participation in a resistance training program within the 6 months prior to enrollment, or not engaging in lower-limb resistance training more than once per week as part of their current routine).
- • Pathologies affecting muscle strength in the lower limbs (e.g., neurological or neuromuscular conditions, history of ankle or knee trauma)
- • Individuals residing in a healthcare or social institution
- • Individuals receiving psychiatric care
- • Individuals deprived of their liberty
- • Adults under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, or legal safeguard)
- • Participation in another ongoing biomedical research study
- • Individuals in an emergency situation
- • Individuals not covered by social security
- • BMI over 30
- • Minimal Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 25 or lower
- • Significant visual impairment
About Robin Souron
Robin Souron is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor committed to advancing medical research and innovation. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes, the organization specializes in the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. Leveraging a team of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art methodologies, Robin Souron emphasizes collaboration with healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and research institutions to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in all trial phases. Their mission is to contribute to the development of safe and effective therapies that address unmet medical needs.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Nantes, , France
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported