Status:
COMPLETED
Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Physical Activity
Blood Pressure
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to assess whether a 6-month multilevel physical activity intervention can significantly increase physical activity levels in sedentary adults, 65 and older, living in Con...
Detailed Description
Objective monitoring of physical activity suggests that fewer than 3% of adults over age 60 meet current physical activity guidelines. Ecological models posit that behavioral interventions are most ef...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Over the age of 65
- Able to walk 20 meters independently (without human assistance, can use cane/walker)
- Able to speak and read in English
- No cognitive, vision or hearing impairments that would prevent provision of informed consent, comprehension of instructions, completion of surveys and participation in phone conversations
- Able to complete the Timed Up and Go Test to assess falls risk within 30 seconds
- Live within the selected retirement community (facility-dwelling) Able to hold brief conversation over the telephone.
- Will be in San Diego for the duration of the study
- Provision of consent to participate
- Willing to wear a pedometer, accelerometer and GPS device
- Willing to complete all surveys and attend weekly meetings
- No history of falls in previous that resulted in an injury or hospitalization in the past 12 months
- Physician clearance to participate
Exclusion
- Inability to give informed, voluntary consent
- Inability to complete assessments
- Lack of written physician consent to participate in unsupervised light-to-moderate intensity walking
- Inability to speak and read English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
307 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01155011
Start Date
January 1 2011
End Date
July 1 2014
Last Update
August 31 2017
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States, 92093