The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the feasibility and potential impact of a combined resistance exercise and increased protein intake intervention in (frail) elderly, in a real-life setting.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
23
Increased protein intake via dairy products, guided by a dietician.
Resistance exercise training in small groups for twelve weeks, two times a week, guided by physiotherapists.
Zorggroep Noordwest-Veluwe, locatie Randmeer
Harderwijk, Gelderland, Netherlands
Feasibility of intervention implementation
Feasibility includes acceptability, applicability, dose received and implementation integrity. Collected in both participants and implementing health care professionals
Time frame: After 12 weeks
Change in skeletal muscle mass, as measured by Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in physical performance, as measured by Short Physical performance Battery (SPPB), Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) and Six Minute Walking Test (6MWT)
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in muscle strength, as measured by a maximum strength test
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Quality of life, as measured by Short-Form 36 (SF-36)
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Change in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) functioning, as measured by ADL-questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
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