30 Participants Needed

High-Intensity Interval Training for Sarcopenia

Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Creighton University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will deliver a 9 week high intensity interval training (HIIT) class using functional movements within a community based gym. The class will be twice a week. Outcomes are focused on cardiovascular endurance, balance, strength and muscle size and muscle quality changes. The outcomes will be assessed weekly.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength that happens with age. Participants should be interested in attending a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class twice a week at a community gym for 9 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria

No contraindications to exercise (PAR-Q+)
Do not have severe mental impairment (>14 on the SAGE)
I can walk 100 feet on my own without help.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in a 9-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class using functional movements within a community-based gym, twice a week.

9 weeks
18 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • High-Intensity Interval Training
Trial Overview The study tests how effective HIIT classes are on improving cardiovascular endurance, balance, strength, and muscle size and quality in people with sarcopenia. Progress will be measured weekly during the course of the program.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: High-Intensity Interval TrainingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Creighton University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
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Recruited
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