The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing a 24-week at-home chair-based resistance band training intervention, to determine effectiveness of a the a 24-week at-home chair-based resistance band training intervention in improving body composition and to determine the effectiveness of a 24-week at-home chair-based resistance band training intervention in improving physical performance in adults 50 years and older, receiving care at the UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
11
The training will be performed using THERABand resistance exercise bands.Participants will be instructed to perform the exercises twice per week at home, for the 24 weeks duration. Each exercise session will entail 1 set of 15 repetitions of 9 different exercises
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States
Feasibility as assessed by the number of people who are able to follow the prescribed exercise regimen at least 50 percent of the time
Time frame: end of study (24 weeks from baseline)
Change in body fat
This will be assessed using the handheld bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) device (Omron HBF-510)
Time frame: baseline,6-months
Change in bone mineral density (BMD) of the femoral neck and lumbar spine
This will be assessed by the Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Time frame: baseline, 1 year from baseline
Handgrip strength
This will be assessed using a validated handgrip dynamometer
Time frame: baseline
Handgrip strength
This will be assessed using a validated handgrip dynamometer
Time frame: 1-month
Handgrip strength
This will be assessed using a validated handgrip dynamometer
Time frame: 3-months
Handgrip strength
This will be assessed using a validated handgrip dynamometer
Time frame: 6-months
60-second balance as assessed by the the Zibrio Stability Pro scale
This is determined by the patient standing on the Zibrio Stability Pro Scale unassisted for one minute and will be measured on a scale of 1 to 9 with lower scores indicating higher risk of fall
Time frame: Baseline
60-second balance as assessed by the the Zibrio Stability Pro scale
This is determined by the patient standing on the Zibrio Stability Pro Scale unassisted for one minute and will be measured on a scale of 1 to 9 with lower scores indicating higher risk of fall
Time frame: 1-month
60-second balance as assessed by the the Zibrio Stability Pro scale
This is determined by the patient standing on the Zibrio Stability Pro Scale unassisted for one minute and will be measured on a scale of 1 to 9 with lower scores indicating higher risk of fall
Time frame: 3-months
60-second balance as assessed by the the Zibrio Stability Pro scale
This is determined by the patient standing on the Zibrio Stability Pro Scale unassisted for one minute and will be measured on a scale of 1 to 9 with lower scores indicating higher risk of fall
Time frame: 6-months
walking gait speed
Gait speed will be assessed over a 6-meter distance measured within a private clinic space. The participant will be instructed to walk at their normal walking pace (as if they were walking throughout the house) and the distance/time will be converted to meters/second.Faster walking speed is related to reduced fall-risk, improved physical function, and greater survival .
Time frame: Baseline
walking gait speed
Gait speed will be assessed over a 6-meter distance measured within a private clinic space. The participant will be instructed to walk at their normal walking pace (as if they were walking throughout the house) and the distance/time will be converted to meters/second.Faster walking speed is related to reduced fall-risk, improved physical function, and greater survival .
Time frame: 1-month
walking gait speed
Gait speed will be assessed over a 6-meter distance measured within a private clinic space. The participant will be instructed to walk at their normal walking pace (as if they were walking throughout the house) and the distance/time will be converted to meters/second.Faster walking speed is related to reduced fall-risk, improved physical function, and greater survival .
Time frame: 3-months
walking gait speed
Gait speed will be assessed over a 6-meter distance measured within a private clinic space. The participant will be instructed to walk at their normal walking pace (as if they were walking throughout the house) and the distance/time will be converted to meters/second.Faster walking speed is related to reduced fall-risk, improved physical function, and greater survival .
Time frame: 6-months
Blood level of pro-collagen type 1 N-telopeptide (P1NP)
P1NP is a metabolic marker of bone formation, indicates status of bone loss and a stable or decreased level will be indicating improved metabolism
Time frame: Baseline
Blood level of pro-collagen type 1 N-telopeptide (P1NP)
P1NP is a metabolic marker of bone formation, indicates status of bone loss and a stable or decreased level will be indicating improved metabolism
Time frame: 6 months
Frailty as assessed by the Fried criteria
This consists of 5 items (unintentional weight loss, weakness \[low grip strength\], slowness low, self-reported exhaustion and low physical activity). Patients who meet 1or 2 of the criteria are described as pre-frail and 3 or more as frail.
Time frame: Baseline
Frailty as assessed by the Fried criteria
This consists of 5 items (unintentional weight loss, weakness \[low grip strength\], slowness low, self-reported exhaustion and low physical activity). Patients who meet 1or 2 of the criteria are described as pre-frail and 3 or more as frail.
Time frame: 1-month
Frailty as assessed by the Fried criteria
This consists of 5 items (unintentional weight loss, weakness \[low grip strength\], slowness low, self-reported exhaustion and low physical activity). Patients who meet 1or 2 of the criteria are described as pre-frail and 3 or more as frail.
Time frame: 3-months
Frailty as assessed by the Fried criteria
This consists of 5 items (unintentional weight loss, weakness \[low grip strength\], slowness low, self-reported exhaustion and low physical activity). Patients who meet 1or 2 of the criteria are described as pre-frail and 3 or more as frail.
Time frame: 6-months
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