Status:
COMPLETED
Understanding the Impact of Neighborhood Type on Physical Activity in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Stanford University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether seniors living in neighborhoods that are conducive to walking are more physically active than those living in neighborhoods that are less conducive ...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: Despite the recognized benefits of regular physical activity for older adults, people over the age of 65 remain among the most inactive groups of the U.S. population. Efforts to understan...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Currently living in an apartment, condo, house, or assisted living facility
- Able to walk more than 10 feet at a time
- Able to speak and read English
- Able to complete study surveys (with assistance if necessary)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Not currently living in one of the areas in which the study will take place
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
896 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00094211
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
May 28 2019
Active Locations (3)
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1
San Diego State University
San Diego, California, United States, 92103
2
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California, United States, 94305
3
University of British Columbia-Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada