Clinical Trial

Optimizing Strength Training in Older Adults

Study acronym: LOAD
Recruiting
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Summary
The objective of the current study is to determine whether lifting lighter loads close to failure improves strength training adaptations and function in older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. The effect of light loads on physical function 2. The effect of light loads on muscle mass, power, and strength Researchers will compare a light-load, high-repetition program to a standard strength training program. Participants will perform supervised strength training twice per week for 20 weeks.
Protocol Amendment History 3 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 3 times since 2025-01-31; most recent amendment 2025-07-28.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-02-19
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06812143
Lead Sponsor Queens College, The City University of New York
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions Aging
Enrollment 68 participants
Start Date 2025-02-05
Primary Completion 2026-12-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-01-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-07-30