What this means
This study will check if a short, 8-week exercise program is doable and acceptable for older adults. It has not started, so it does not show whether the exercises help.
Plain-English summary written by an AI model from the registry listing.
- Status
- Opening soon
- Who can join
- Ages 65 and over
- Where
- Not listed
The science
- Registered title
- Feasibility of Pre-Conditioning FRT in Sarcopenia
- Trial ID
- NCT07756762 ↗
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Study type
- interventional
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia in Elderly
- What is tested
- Pre-Conditioning Functional Resistance Exercise Program
- Sponsor
- University of Hull
- Ages
- 65 Years to no maximum
- Dates
- First posted Aug 11, 2026 · updated Aug 11, 2026
Registry summary
This study aims to assess whether a short, structured exercise programme is suitable and acceptable for older adults with early-stage muscle weakness (known as probable sarcopenia). Sarcopenia is a common condition associated with ageing that leads to reduced muscle strength, mobility, and independence, increasing the risk of falls, hospitalisation, and reduced quality of life.
Exercise, particularly resistance training, is recommended as the first-line treatment for sarcopenia. However, many programmes require participants to begin at relatively high levels of intensity, which may be challenging for individuals with low baseline strength or confidence. A short "pre-conditioning" phase of exercise may help prepare individuals physically and improve their ability to safely engage in more structured training in the future.
This study will investigate an 8-week functional resistance training (FRT) programme designed to improve movement ability, strength, and confidence using exercises that mimic everyday activities such as standing, stepping, and lifting. Participants will be randomly assigned to complete the same programme either in a supervised and clinic-based setting or independently and home-based setting following instruction and guidance.
The main aim of the study is to determine whether this type of programme is feasible and acceptable, including whether participants are willing to take part, attend sessions, and complete the programme safely. The study will also explore whether the programme may lead to improvements in physical function, strength, and quality of life.