Status:
COMPLETED
Measuring the Implementation of the LiFE Program in Primary Care for Older Adults Aged 75 Years or Older
Lead Sponsor:
University of Waterloo
Collaborating Sponsors:
McMaster University
Conditions:
Chronic Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
75+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate how to implement an evidence-based lifestyle-integrated strength and balance exercise (LiFE) intervention in primary care to promote increased physical activity (...
Detailed Description
Physical activity has numerous health and functional benefits for older adults, including increased lifespan, performing daily activities better, and improving quality of life. However, engaging older...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who do not exercise beyond moving around/walking during activities of daily living or exercise occasionally/during certain seasons more than others, and are interested in information about an exercise program offered by CFFM will be contacted about the study. To qualify for the study, patients must be: (i) 75 years or older, (ii) able to communicate in English (if unable to speak English, patient may qualify if a translator can attend program sessions and assist with completion of program materials), and (iii) able to give informed consent.
Exclusion
- Patients will be excluded if they: (i) currently participate in lower body muscle strengthening and balance exercise 3 or more times per week for 30 minutes or more, (ii) have a known diagnosis of dementia (those with mild cognitive impairment may be eligible if the can understand instructions or have a caregiver that can assist with the program) , (iii) have any significant lung disease, moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and (iv) have contraindication(s) to exercise (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02266225
Start Date
June 1 2014
End Date
January 1 2016
Last Update
August 26 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Centre for Family Medicine
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2G4X6