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National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) |
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Information provided by: | National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00006194 |
Decreased skeletal muscle mass is a prevalent condition among the elderly, and an important cause of disability and functional decline. The declines in muscle mass associated with aging may be related to alterations in specific kinds of growth factors in the muscle. Elderly hip fracture patients often have significant decreases in muscle mass. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether an exercise program can induce changes in muscle growth factors that are associated with increases in muscle mass and strength in elderly hip fracture patients.
Condition | Intervention |
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Hip Fractures Muscular Atrophy |
Behavioral: Exercise |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Single Group Assignment |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 65 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Study ID Numbers: | NCRR-M01RR00036-0764, M01RR00036 |
Study First Received: | September 7, 2000 |
Last Updated: | June 23, 2005 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00006194 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
sarcopenia |
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Signs and Symptoms Hip Fractures Femoral Fractures Fractures, Bone Wounds and Injuries |
Neurologic Manifestations Disorders of Environmental Origin Leg Injuries Atrophy Muscular Atrophy Inflammation |
Neuromuscular Manifestations Nervous System Diseases Hip Injuries |