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BCW-Based Resistance Training for Community-Dwelling Sarcopenia Patients
Sponsor: Hangzhou Normal University
Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the effects of a Behavior Change Wheel (BCW)-based resistance exercise program on muscle health, physical performance, and exercise adherence in community-dwelling older adults with sarcopenia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a waitlist control group. The experimental group will receive a 12-week BCW-based resistance exercise intervention (twice a week) immediately. The waitlist control group will maintain their usual routine for the first 3 months for comparison, and will then cross over to receive the identical 12-week intervention. The study aims to provide an effective and ethical exercise management strategy for sarcopenic patients.
Official title: Effects of a Behavior Change Wheel (BCW)-Based Resistance Exercise Program on Community-Dwelling Patients With Sarcopenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-06
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
BCW-Based Resistance Exercise Program
Structured 12-week resistance exercise (RE) program based on the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) and COM-B model. Theory (BCW): Capability is enhanced via sarcopenia education and face-to-face instruction. Opportunity is facilitated by providing free resistance bands, training venues, and peer demonstrations. Motivation is sustained via a points-based reward system, social commendations, and phone/alarm reminders. Protocol (FITT): Frequency: 2 supervised sessions/week (\>=48h apart). Time: 60-min sessions (meditation, warm-up, RE, stretching). Intensity: Progressive loading from 40%-50% up to 70% of 1RM using color-coded bands. Progressions (+5% 1RM) guided by Borg RPE (12-14). Type: Multi-component RE (chest, back, shoulders, glutes, lower body, core) doing 1-2 sets of 10 reps with 60-90s rest. Safety: Vitals (BP, HR) are recorded pre- and post-session. Continuous symptom monitoring prevents adverse events. No fasting exercise permitted.
Locations (1)
Tianshui Wulin Sub-district Community Health Service Center
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China