Resistance exercise training at different loads in frail and healthy older adults: a randomised feasibility trial

Marshall-McKenna, R. , Campbell, E. , Ho, F., Banger, M., Ireland, J., Rowe, P., McAlpine, C., McArthur, K., Quinn, T. J. and Gray, S. R. (2021) Resistance exercise training at different loads in frail and healthy older adults: a randomised feasibility trial. Experimental Gerontology, 153, 111496. (doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111496) (PMID:34302941) (PMCID:PMC8434423)

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Abstract

Objectives: This trial aimed to determine the feasibility of recruitment, retention, adherence, and safety of a resistance training (RT) intervention to skeletal muscle failure in both frail and non-frail older adults. Design: An 8-week randomised feasibility trial. Setting and participants: Older adults, with and without frailty, recruited from both clinics and community. Methods: Recruitment was based on the number of participants enrolled from those provided with a Patient Information Sheet (PIS). Retention was based on the number of participants who completed the trial. Adherence was based on the number of RT sessions attended out of 16. Outcomes included frailty (Fried criteria), muscle strength (maximal voluntary contraction), functional abilities (Short Physical Performance battery), quality of life (EQ-5D-5L), activities of daily living (LIADL) and safety (diary). Results: Recruitment target (n = 60) was achieved within 15 months, 58 were randomised to high (n = 30) or low repetition-load (n = 28) groups. Mean age of participants was 72 years (range 65–93). Adherence and retention rate for the RT intervention was ≥70%. There was one serious adverse experience due to the RT intervention. There were no differences (P > 0.05) in effects of RT on outcome variables between low and high repetition-load groups. Conclusions and implications: Recruitment of frail people was challenging. Older adults performing supervised RT to skeletal muscle failure was feasible and safe, with appropriate caution, and the repetition-load did not appear to influence its efficacy. Future research into the effectiveness of this simplified model of RT is warranted.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McAlpine, Dr Christine and Banger, Mr Matthew and Gray, Professor Stuart and Quinn, Professor Terry and Ho, Dr Frederick and Marshall-Mckenna, Dr Rebecca and Campbell, Mr Evan
Creator Roles:
Marshall-Mckenna, R.Project administration, Writing – original draft, Investigation
Campbell, E.Project administration, Writing – review and editing, Investigation
Ho, F.Formal analysis, Writing – review and editing
Banger, M.Writing – review and editing
McAlpine, C.Writing – review and editing, Investigation
Quinn, T. J.Supervision, Conceptualization, Funding acquisition, Writing – review and editing
Gray, S. R.Supervision, Conceptualization, Funding acquisition, Writing – review and editing
Authors: Marshall-McKenna, R., Campbell, E., Ho, F., Banger, M., Ireland, J., Rowe, P., McAlpine, C., McArthur, K., Quinn, T. J., and Gray, S. R.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:Experimental Gerontology
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0531-5565
ISSN (Online):1873-6815
Published Online:21 July 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 The Authors
First Published:First published in Experimental Gerontology 153: 111496
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
302147Resistance exercise training at different intensities in healthy and frail older people: A feasibility studyStuart GrayDunhill Medical Trust (DUNHILLM)R604/0717CAMS - Cardiovascular Science