Effects of resistance exercise in older Chinese Americans
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN12284883 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12284883 |
- Submission date
- 05/04/2022
- Registration date
- 06/04/2022
- Last edited
- 03/05/2024
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Many older Chinese Americans do not participate in resistance exercise. It remains unclear the effects of resistance training in older Chinese Americans. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week resistance exercise intervention on mobility, physical activity, cognitive function, and health benefits in community-dwelling older Chinese Americans.
Who can participate?
Community-dwelling older adults who self-identify as Chinese American aged 60-89 years
What does the study involve?
Participants in the exercise group will be asked to complete the resistance exercise training two times a week for 12 weeks. Participants in the wait-list control group will be asked to maintain their usual activities. Mobility, physical activity, cognitive function, general health, stress, depressive symptoms, social support, self-perceived success, and life satisfaction will be assessed at baseline and 12 weeks.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The exercise training may help participants to strengthen their muscles. Participants may learn more about skills and knowledge for performing strength exercises. The risks to participants are minimal. Participants may experience muscle soreness lasting a few days after doing exercises. The participants may feel slight fatigue when they perform strength exercises.
Where is the study run from?
Georgia State University (USA)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
October 2017 to February 2019
Who is funding the study?
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions, Georgia State University (USA)
Who is the main contact?
Mei-Lan Chen
mchen13@gsu.edu
Contact information
Principal Investigator
140 Decatur Street
Urban Life Building
Room 958
Atlanta
30303
United States of America
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-0461-1066 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1 4044131184 |
| mchen13@gsu.edu |
Study information
| Study design | Pretest-posttest control group randomized controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Prevention |
| Participant information sheet | No participant information sheet available |
| Scientific title | Effects of resistance exercise training in community-dwelling older Chinese Americans |
| Study objectives | The intervention group will have significantly greater improvements in mobility, physical activity, cognitive function, and health status than the control group at the 12-week time point. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 03/02/2018, Georgia State University Institutional Review Board (3rd Floor, 58 Edgewood, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA; +1 404-413-3500; irb@gsu.edu), ref: H18308 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Older adults' mobility, physical activity, cognitive function, and psychological well-being |
| Intervention | Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups (1:1 ratio): the intervention group (resistance exercise group) or the control group (wait-list control group), using the random number generator. The intervention group will receive a 12-week resistance exercise training, while the wait-list control group will not receive the exercise intervention. After completing the post-test, the wait-list control group will have an opportunity to receive a delayed intervention (the same 12-week resistance exercise training as the intervention group), if desired. The 12-week exercise intervention comprises upper-extremity and lower- extremity progressive resistance training focusing on all major muscle groups. The exercise intervention will include 50-min group exercise sessions, two times a week. Each exercise session consists of a warm-up (10 min), resistance exercise training (30 min), and a cool-down (10 min). Participants will be closely supervised by researchers and their blood pressure, heart rate, the intensity of exercise, and level of fatigue will be assessed during exercise sessions. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | 1. Mobility measured using Short Physical Performance Battery and JAMAR® Hand Dynamometer at baseline and 12 weeks. 2. Physical activity is measured using International Physical Activity Questionnaire at baseline and 12 weeks. 3. Cognitive function is measured using Montreal Cognitive Assessment at baseline and 12 weeks. |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. General health measured using activities of daily living, overall stress and pain scales at baseline and 12 weeks. 2. Depressive symptoms measured using Geriatric Depression Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 3. Stress measured using Perceived Stress Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 4. Social support measured using Lubben Social Network Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 5. Life satisfaction measured using Satisfaction with Life Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. 6. Self-perceived success measured using Flourishing Scale at baseline and 12 weeks. |
| Overall study start date | 10/10/2017 |
| Completion date | 28/02/2019 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Other |
|---|---|
| Age group | Senior |
| Lower age limit | 60 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 30 |
| Total final enrolment | 30 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Age 60 or older (age 60 - 89 years) 2. Self-identifying as Chinese American 3. Able to speak Mandarin 4. Able to walk independently without assistive devices 5. Are not engaged in any resistance exercise programs during the 6 months prior to this study 6. Ability to follow verbal and visual instructions 7. Ability to give informed consent and complete the assessment battery |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Blood pressure >160/100 mmHg or severe complications of hypertension, such as aneurysm, heart failure, or metabolic syndrome 2. A history of coronary artery disease, cardiac surgery, heart attack, or stroke in past 3 months 3. Health-related problems that would interfere with the participation in the exercise program, such as angina, uncontrolled diabetes, or serious cardiac arrhythmias 4. Active treatment for cancer or substance abuse 5. A history of upper-extremity, lower-extremity, hip, or back surgery in past 3 months 6. Severe cognitive impairments, such as signs of psychosis, dementia, not oriented to time, place, or person |
| Date of first enrolment | 25/06/2018 |
| Date of final enrolment | 13/07/2018 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United States of America
Study participating centre
Suite 129
Chamblee, GA
30341
United States of America
Sponsor information
University/education
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta
30303
United States of America
| Phone | +1 404-413-2000 |
|---|---|
| irb@gsu.edu | |
| Website | http://www.gsu.edu/ |
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/03qt6ba18 |
Funders
Funder type
University/education
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 31/12/2022 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Data sharing statement to be made available at a later date |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal |
| IPD sharing plan | The data sharing plans for the current study are unknown and will be made available at a later date |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | 09/03/2023 | 03/05/2024 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
03/05/2024: Publication reference added.
16/08/2022: The intention to publish date was changed from 30/06/2022 to 31/12/2022.
06/04/2022: Trial's existence confirmed by Georgia State University.
