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Effects of Exercise on Markers of Inflammation in Skeletal Muscle in Elderly Hip Fracture Patients

NCT00006194 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2005-06-24

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Hip Fractures
  • Muscular Atrophy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

    lead NIH

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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