| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: not reported
Assessor blinding: not reported
Participant blinding: not reported
Loss to follow‐up: 13/29 in the PRT group; 8/23 in the control group
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: USA
N = 52 (29 in PRT)
Sample: community dwelling, diabetes
Age: mean 65.8 years (SD =7.6)
Inclusion criteria: not reported
Exclusion criteria: elevated blood glucose, depression, altered cognitive function, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and hypertension |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 5LL
Equipment: Nautilus machine
Intensity: (50%, 60%, and 70% for set 1, 2, and 3 separately)
Frequency: Ex3 during the first 6 months, and Ex2 from month 7 to 24
Reps/Sets: 8‐12 /3
Duration: 24 months
Setting: not reported, (Gym?)
Supervision: full
Adherence: > 85%
2. Control group: no training |
| Outcomes |
Muscle strength (1RM/body weight)
TUAG
50‐foot walk
Walk up and down stairs
Comments on adverse events: yes |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
