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Mental Effort During Low Load Resistance Training in Older Adults

Kennesaw State University · NCT07687316

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 65–85 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
75
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
June 6, 2026
Record last updated
July 8, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the effect of maximal mental effort combined with low-intensity resistance training on strength and neuromuscular function in older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does low-intensity resistance training in combination with maximal mental effort increase strength more than low intensity resistance training alone?
  • Does low-intensity resistance training in combination with maximal mental effort improve neuromuscular function more than low intensity resistance training alone?

Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups:

  • Low intensity resistance training
  • Low intensity resistance training with maximal mental effort
  • Control Researchers will compare groups to determine differences in changes in strength, neuromuscular function, and body composition.

Being studied: Low Intensity Resistance Training with Maximal Mental Effort; Low Intensity Resistance Training

Conditions: Seniors; Old Age; Sarcopenia

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Body mass index between 18.5 - 33 kg·m2
  • No structured physical activity in past 2 years
  • Any unstable condition contradicting exercise
  • Independently walk with or without assistive device
  • No significant cognitive impairment

Exclusion Criteria

  • Score of 22 or lower on Montreal Cognitive Assessment
  • Missing more than 3 training sessions (training groups only)
  • Pacemaker
  • Unstable angina
  • Symptomatic heart failure
  • Uncontrolled arrythmias
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (greater or equal to 160/90)
  • Myocardial infarction in the past 6 months
  • Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Severe or unstable pulmonary conditions,
  • Currently on supplemental oxygen therapy
  • Severe hearing loss or visual impairment
  • Alzheimer's Disease or significant cognitive impairment
  • Stroke in the past 6 months or ongoing stroke-induced motor impairment
  • Any neurological (e.g., Parkinson's) condition affecting motor control
  • Undergoing chemotherapy
  • Surgery in past 6 months
  • Musculoskeletal injury in the past 6 months
  • Terminal illness
  • Stage 3 or greater chronic kidney disease

Recruiting US locations

  • Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, GA 30144

    Site contact: Garrett Hester · 470-578-4267 · ghester4@kennesaw.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Garrett Hester Professor of Exercise Science · 470-578-4267 · ghester4@kennesaw.edu
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