Physiologic Effects of PRMS & Testosterone in the Debilitated Elderly

US Department of Veterans Affairs88 enrolled

Overview

This study's primary objective is to determine the independent and combined effects of progressive resistance muscle strength training and testosterone on the development of sustainable improvements in physical function.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle Weakness Muscular Atrophy

Interventions

exercisePROCEDURE

testosteroneDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 65 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: The study will be limited to those patients who are metabolically stable and free of metastatic cancer and limiting end organ disease. Their total serum testosterone must be less than 480 and PSA less than 10. Exclusion Criteria:

Locations (1)

Central Arkansas VHS Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Ctr, Little Rock

No. Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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