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Feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-month, home-based, resistance exercise delivered by a remote technological solution in healthy older adults.

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
December 1, 2024
Luca Ferrari et al. (8 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to verify the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of a home-based resistance training program delivered via an innovative technological solution in healthy older adults.

Results Summary

The intervention was safe and feasible, with no adverse events reported. It positively affected walking parameters and lower limbs' maximal force but showed no effect on body composition, balance, or muscle power.

Population

Healthy older adults (73 participants, 36 females).

Effective Dosage

3 sessions per week (target adherence was 61% in the first trimester).

Duration

6 months

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (7)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
increase
walking parameters
healthy older adults
p < 0.05
positively affected
#1
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
increase
maximal force
healthy older adults
p = 0.009
positively affected
#2
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
no change
body composition
healthy older adults
-
no effect was recorded on
#3
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
no change
balance
healthy older adults
-
no effect was recorded on
#4
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
no change
muscle power
healthy older adults
-
no effect was recorded on
#5
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
no change
training-related adverse events
healthy older adults
No adverse events were recorded
was safe
#6
home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution
decrease
training adherence
healthy older adults
61 % of participants performed the target 3 sessions in the first trimester, significantly dropping during the second one
feasibility
#7
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Aging is characterized by a physiological decline in physical function, muscle mass, strength, and power. Home-based resistance training interventions have gained increasing attention from scientists and healthcare system operators, but their efficacy is yet to be fully determined. AIMS: to verify the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of a home-based resistance training program delivered by innovative technological solution in healthy older adults. METHODS: 73 participants (36 females) were randomly allocated to either a control (C) or an intervention (I) group consisting of a 6-months home-based resistance training program delivered through an innovative technological solution, which included a wearable inertial sensor and a dedicated tablet. The safety and feasibility of the intervention were assessed by recording training-related adverse events and training adherence. Body composition, standing static balance, 10-meter walking, and loaded 5 sit-to-stand tests were monitored to quantify efficacy. RESULTS: No adverse events were recorded. Adherence to the training program was relatively high (61 % of participants performed the target 3 sessions) in the first trimester, significantly dropping during the second one. The intervention positively affected walking parameters (p < 0.05) and maximal force (p = 0.009) while no effect was recorded on body composition, balance, and muscle power. CONCLUSIONS: The home-based device-supported intervention was safe and feasible, positively affecting walking parameters and lower limbs' maximal force. This approach should be incentivized when barriers to participation in traditional resistance exercise programs are present.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedFemaleHumansMaleBody CompositionFeasibility StudiesHome Care ServicesMuscle StrengthPatient CompliancePostural BalanceResistance TrainingWalking
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety100
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations5
Citations/Year5.0
Relative Citation Ratio2.51
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.98
Normalized Score0.87
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