Can leg presses keep aging brains and bodies stronger?

NCT ID NCT07027397

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Castilla-La Mancha Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether one year of twice-weekly leg press exercises could help older adults living in nursing homes maintain muscle mass, strength, and thinking abilities. Twenty-seven residents aged 65 and older who could walk with or without help took part. The exercises were tailored to each person's ability using a method that tracks movement speed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: velocity-based resistance training (exercise)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that simple leg press exercises help older adults in nursing homes maintain muscle and thinking skills.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs can be hard to stick with long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

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AGING COGNITIVE FUNCTION FRAILTY SYNDROME MUSCLE MASS AND STRENGTH MUSCLE POWER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Toledo, Toledo, 45071, Spain

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