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STUDY BASICS

Are you 65 years of age or older and have difficulty walking? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief strength training program. Participants will be assigned to either a brief strength training program (immediately) or a delayed-treatment group that will start in a year. Participation also involves 3 visits to test your physical performance and balance.


STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this voluntary research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief strength training program for older adults who experience difficulty walking.


COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
  • Are 65 years of age or older
  • Have serious difficulty walking 3 blocks
  • Are not exercising regularly
  • Have no medical reason(s) that prevent you from exercising

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

The research study will last 12-18 months.

  • You will be provided access to an exercise intervention that you will do at home, featuring brief strength and balance exercises.
  • You will be asked to come to the University of Pittsburgh 3 times throughout the study to test your functional physical performance and balance.
  • You will be asked to wear an ActivPal device that measures activity for 7 days 3 times throughout the study.
  • You will be asked to answer surveys electronically throughout the study.

IRB: STUDY00024492
- Impact of brief daily functional resistance training on lower extremity physical performance


PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
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INTERESTED?

Visit https://pittplusme.org/study/strengthtrain and click on "I'm Interested" or call 1-866-438-8230.


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