SarcopeniaNCT07863037
Effect of Elastic Resistance Training on Handgrip Strength in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
A study testing Elastic Resistance Training and Routine Physical Exercise in people with Sarcopenia, run by Dr. Soetomo General Hospital at 1 site in Indonesia.
Trial summary
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and muscle mass, which may contribute to reduced physical function and independence in older adults. Resistance exercise is recommended as an important component of sarcopenia management. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Sarcopenia
- What is being tested?
- Elastic Resistance Training and Routine Physical Exercise
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndonesia
- Study dates
- 19 May 2026to 18 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged 60 years or older residing at Griya Wreda Jambangan, Surabaya.
- Diagnosed with sarcopenia according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria.
- Able to ambulate independently, with or without a walking aid, with a Barthel Index score of at least 60.
- Adequate visual and hearing function.
- No cognitive impairment that would interfere with understanding and following instructions, defined as a MoCA-INA score of at least 26.
- Body mass index of 18.5-24.9 kg/m² according to the Asia-Pacific classification.
- Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Cardiorespiratory disease that may impair physical performance during exercise, including New York Heart Association class III-IV heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, aneurysm, severe aortic stenosis, acute endocarditis or pericarditis, persistent asthma, or acute/severe respiratory failure.
- Blood pressure ≥180/100 mmHg.
- Uncontrolled postural hypotension.
- Acute thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis.
- Fracture within the previous 3 months, or a fracture older than 3 months that has not united or would interfere with the intervention.
- Infectious disease affecting general condition or ability to participate in exercise.
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- Musculoskeletal disorder, including lower-extremity muscle or joint pain with Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale score ≥4 accompanied by swelling, redness, or local warmth.
- Chronic disease impairing mobility or handgrip function, including ambulatory impairment due to stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, balance disorders due to intracranial or extracranial conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, other neurologic disorders affecting balance, arthritis, finger contracture, or finger amputation.
- Participation in another specialized physical exercise program other than the routine conventional exercise program at the long-term care facility within the previous 3 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Indonesia1 site
UPTD Griya Wreda Jambangan Surabaya
Surabaya, East Java, 60232
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Adjunct Elastic Resistance Training to Routine Exercise on Handgrip Strength in Older Adults With Sarcopenia at Griya Wreda Jambangan, Surabaya
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and muscle mass, which may contribute to reduced physical function and independence in older adults. Resistance exercise is recommended as an important component of sarcopenia management. Elastic resistance training is a simple and practical form of resistance exercise that can be performed with minimal equipment and may be suitable for older adults living in long-term care facilities.
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding elastic resistance training to routine physical exercise improves handgrip strength in older adults with sarcopenia. Participants were assigned to either routine physical exercise combined with elastic resistance training or routine physical exercise alone for 8 weeks. The primary outcome was change in handgrip strength. Secondary outcomes included physical performance, mobility, gait speed, and body composition.
Read the detailed description
Sarcopenia is a progressive age-related decline in skeletal muscle strength and muscle mass that is associated with impaired mobility, reduced physical performance, increased risk of falls, and loss of independence in older adults. Resistance exercise is considered an important non-pharmacological intervention for maintaining and improving muscle function in this population. Elastic resistance training provides progressive resistance using elastic bands and can be implemented with relatively simple equipment, making it potentially suitable for older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
This study was designed as an 8-week randomized controlled trial to evaluate the additional effect of elastic resistance training when combined with routine physical exercise in older adults with sarcopenia residing at Griya Werdha Surabaya. Participants were randomly allocated into two parallel groups. The experimental group received routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training, while the active comparator group continued routine physical exercise alone.
Elastic resistance training was performed using progressive resistance exercises. Exercise intensity and volume were gradually increased according to participants' tolerance and performance during the intervention period. Routine physical exercise consisted of the regular exercise program provided at the facility.
The primary outcome was handgrip strength, assessed before and after the 8-week intervention. Secondary outcomes included mobility and lower-extremity physical performance assessed using the Timed Up and Go test, Short Physical Performance Battery, five-times sit-to-stand test, 6-meter gait speed, and body composition assessment.
The study aimed to determine whether the addition of elastic resistance training to routine physical exercise provides greater improvement in handgrip strength and functional performance than routine physical exercise alone in older adults with sarcopenia.
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Being tested
- Elastic Resistance Training, Routine Physical Exercise
- Keywords
- Elastic Resistance Training, Resistance Exercise, Handgrip Strength, Older Adults, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- Medical subject headings
- Sarcopenia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Elastic Resistance TrainingBehavioural
Also called Elastic Band Resistance Training
Participants performed progressive elastic resistance training in addition to routine physical exercise for 8 weeks. Training was performed 2-3 sessions per week, with exercise volume progressively increased from 1-3 sets to 3 sets of 8-15 repetitions. Exercise intensity was guided using the OMNI-Resistance Exercise Scale, progressing from moderate intensity (OMNI-RES 5-7) toward higher intensity as tolerated. Rest intervals between sets were approximately 60-120 seconds
Routine Physical ExerciseBehavioural
Participants continued the routine physical exercise program provided at the long-term care facility for 8 weeks. The program consisted of non-progressive group exercise sessions performed approximately 2-3 times per week for 30-45 minutes per session
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Physical Exercise + Elastic Resistance Training | Experimental | Participants in this arm received routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training for 8 weeks. Elastic resistance training was performed progressively using elastic resistance according to the study protocol, in addition to the routine exercise program provided at the facility Receives: Behavioral: Elastic Resistance Training; Behavioral: Routine Physical Exercise |
| Routine Physical Exercise | Active comparator | Participants in this arm received the routine physical exercise program provided at the facility for 8 weeks without additional elastic resistance training Receives: Behavioral: Routine Physical Exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Handgrip Strength
Handgrip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer. The change in handgrip strength from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention was evaluated. Higher values indicate greater handgrip strength
Measured: Baseline and 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Oct 2026
- Study start19 May 2026
- Primary completion11 Jul 2026
- Study completion18 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for SarcopeniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training or routine physical exercise alone for 8 weeks.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Dr. Soetomo General Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07863037
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 83/EC/KEPK/FKUA/2026
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 13 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: De-identified individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because external data sharing was not included in the original study protocol or informed consent process.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Adjunct Elastic Resistance Training to Routine Exercise on Handgrip Strength in Older Adults With Sarcopenia at Griya Wreda Jambangan, Surabaya
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07863037
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 83/EC/KEPK/FKUA/2026
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia
- Keywords
- Elastic Resistance Training, Resistance Exercise, Handgrip Strength, Older Adults, Muscle Strength, Physical Performance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Dr. Soetomo General HospitalOther government
- Study start
- 19 May 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 18 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and muscle mass, which may contribute to reduced physical function and independence in older adults. Resistance exercise is recommended as an important component of sarcopenia management. Elastic resistance training is a simple and practical form of resistance exercise that can be performed with minimal equipment and may be suitable for older adults living in long-term care facilities.
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding elastic resistance training to routine physical exercise improves handgrip strength in older adults with sarcopenia. Participants were assigned to either routine physical exercise combined with elastic resistance training or routine physical exercise alone for 8 weeks. The primary outcome was change in handgrip strength. Secondary outcomes included physical performance, mobility, gait speed, and body composition.
Detailed description
Sarcopenia is a progressive age-related decline in skeletal muscle strength and muscle mass that is associated with impaired mobility, reduced physical performance, increased risk of falls, and loss of independence in older adults. Resistance exercise is considered an important non-pharmacological intervention for maintaining and improving muscle function in this population. Elastic resistance training provides progressive resistance using elastic bands and can be implemented with relatively simple equipment, making it potentially suitable for older adults residing in long-term care facilities.
This study was designed as an 8-week randomized controlled trial to evaluate the additional effect of elastic resistance training when combined with routine physical exercise in older adults with sarcopenia residing at Griya Werdha Surabaya. Participants were randomly allocated into two parallel groups. The experimental group received routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training, while the active comparator group continued routine physical exercise alone.
Elastic resistance training was performed using progressive resistance exercises. Exercise intensity and volume were gradually increased according to participants' tolerance and performance during the intervention period. Routine physical exercise consisted of the regular exercise program provided at the facility.
The primary outcome was handgrip strength, assessed before and after the 8-week intervention. Secondary outcomes included mobility and lower-extremity physical performance assessed using the Timed Up and Go test, Short Physical Performance Battery, five-times sit-to-stand test, 6-meter gait speed, and body composition assessment.
The study aimed to determine whether the addition of elastic resistance training to routine physical exercise provides greater improvement in handgrip strength and functional performance than routine physical exercise alone in older adults with sarcopenia.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants were randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training or routine physical exercise alone for 8 weeks.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Physical Exercise + Elastic Resistance Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Elastic Resistance Training, Behavioral: Routine Physical ExerciseParticipants in this arm received routine physical exercise plus elastic resistance training for 8 weeks. Elastic resistance training was performed progressively using elastic resistance according to the study protocol, in addition to the routine exercise program provided at the facility |
| Routine Physical Exercise | Active comparator | Behavioral: Routine Physical ExerciseParticipants in this arm received the routine physical exercise program provided at the facility for 8 weeks without additional elastic resistance training |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Adults aged 60 years or older residing at Griya Wreda Jambangan, Surabaya.
- Diagnosed with sarcopenia according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria.
- Able to ambulate independently, with or without a walking aid, with a Barthel Index score of at least 60.
- Adequate visual and hearing function.
- No cognitive impairment that would interfere with understanding and following instructions, defined as a MoCA-INA score of at least 26.
Key exclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Cardiorespiratory disease that may impair physical performance during exercise, including New York Heart Association class III-IV heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, aneurysm, severe aortic stenosis, acute endocarditis or pericarditis, persistent asthma, or acute/severe respiratory failure.
- Blood pressure ≥180/100 mmHg.
- Uncontrolled postural hypotension.
- Acute thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis.
- Fracture within the previous 3 months, or a fracture older than 3 months that has not united or would interfere with the intervention.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic Resistance TrainingAlso: Elastic Band Resistance TrainingParticipants performed progressive elastic resistance training in addition to routine physical exercise for 8 weeks. Training was performed 2-3 sessions per week, with exercise volume progressively increased from 1-3 sets to 3 sets of 8-15 repetitions. Exercise intensity was guided using the OMNI-Resistance Exercise Scale, progressing from moderate intensity (OMNI-RES 5-7) toward higher intensity as tolerated. Rest intervals between sets were approximately 60-120 seconds | Behavioural | Routine Physical Exercise + Elastic Resistance Training |
| Routine Physical ExerciseParticipants continued the routine physical exercise program provided at the long-term care facility for 8 weeks. The program consisted of non-progressive group exercise sessions performed approximately 2-3 times per week for 30-45 minutes per session | Behavioural | Routine Physical Exercise, Routine Physical Exercise + Elastic Resistance Training |
Primary outcome
Change in Handgrip Strength
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks
Handgrip strength was measured using a hand dynamometer. The change in handgrip strength from baseline to the end of the 8-week intervention was evaluated. Higher values indicate greater handgrip strength
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. De-identified individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because external data sharing was not included in the original study protocol or informed consent process.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Elastic Resistance Training and Routine Physical Exercise in people with Sarcopenia, run by Dr. Soetomo General Hospital at 1 site in Indonesia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Indonesia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Handgrip Strength (time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Oct 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.