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Power vs Strength Training for Preventing Falls in Older Adults (HIPS Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Vicki L Gray, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

65 years of age or older

Functionally independent

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

Awards & highlights

HIPS Trial Summary

This trial will test whether high-velocity hip muscle resistance power training is more effective than conventional resistance strength training in improving lateral balance function in older adults.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who are 65 or older, living independently in the community, and generally healthy. They must be able to function on their own without assistance. People with significant medical conditions like neurological impairments, severe musculoskeletal issues, diabetes, kidney or liver diseases; those taking sedatives; non-ambulatory individuals; or those with cognitive impairment (scoring below 24 on the Mini Mental Score Exam) cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is examining whether high-velocity hip muscle resistance power training can improve muscle power and lateral balance in seniors to help prevent falls. It will compare this method against conventional strength training to see which is more effective at enhancing protective stepping and preventing falls when balance is lost.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly stated, potential side effects from participating in this type of physical exercise program may include muscle soreness, fatigue, joint pain or discomfort during and after workouts. However, these exercises are designed considering senior participants' capabilities.

HIPS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 65 years old or older.

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I can take care of myself without help.

HIPS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Incidence of single lateral steps

Secondary outcome measures

Hip muscle power

Number of Falls

HIPS Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Power TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Hip abductor-adductor resistance exercises at 75% maximum strength and maximum execution speed, 3, 1-hour training sessions per week for 12 weeks.

Group II: Strength TrainingActive Control1 Intervention

Hip muscle abductor-adductor resistance exercises at maximum strength at reduced execution speed (2s concentric/3s eccentric), 3, 1-hour training sessions per week for 12 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Maryland, BaltimoreLead Sponsor

688 Previous Clinical Trials

374,556 Total Patients Enrolled

VA Maryland Health Care SystemFED

10 Previous Clinical Trials

636 Total Patients Enrolled

Vicki L Gray, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

Media Library

Power Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03731572 — N/A

Accidental Falls Research Study Groups: Power Training, Strength Training

Accidental Falls Clinical Trial 2023: Power Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03731572 — N/A

Power Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03731572 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants have been recruited for this clinical experiment thus far?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this experiment is still attempting to fill its positions since the initial posting made on September 16th 2019 and the most recent update being October 3rd 2022. The study requires a total of 100 individuals from 1 location in order to reach completion."

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Could participants join this experiment presently?

"Indeed, according to clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is still recruiting individuals for participation. First posted on September 16th 2019 and last amended on October 3rd 2022, the research requires 100 participants from a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Hip Muscle Power, Lateral Balance Function, and Falls in Aging

Vicki Gray 2019. "Hip Muscle Power, Lateral Balance Function, and Falls in Aging". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03731572.