| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: computer‐generated list in blocks of five
Assessor blinding: all outcomes except strength
Participant blinding: no, but attention control group
Loss to follow‐up: 0
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no drop‐outs but not stated
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 32
Sample: community‐dwelling depressed older people
Age: mean 70 years (SD 1.5) in PRT group
Inclusion criteria: age 60 and over, fulfil DSM‐IV diagnostic criteria for either unipolar major or minor depression or dysthymia.
Exclusion criteria: dementia, MM SE<23, unstable diseases, bipolar disorder, active psychosis, suicidal plans, currently seeing a psychiatrist, on antidepressant drugs within the last 3 months, participating in any progressive resistance training or in aerobic exercise more than twice a week in the previous month |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 2UL, 3LL
Equipment: exercise machines (Keiser)
Intensity: 80% of 1RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 8/3
Program Duration: 10 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: full
Adherence: median 93%
2. Control Group: health education program, 2 times per week for 1 hour |
| Outcomes |
Sickness Impact Profile
Katz ADL scale
Lawton Brody IADL scale
SF‐36
Strength (1RM)
Adverse events (chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, medication change, intercurrent illness, hospitalisation, visits to a health professional, worsening of suicidality
Comments on adverse events: yes (a priority outcome) |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
