Status:

RECRUITING

OTAGO Exercise Program and Motivational Interviewing

Lead Sponsor:

Oregon Health and Science University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Oregon Wellness Network

Conditions:

Fall Risk Factors

Physical Activity

Eligibility:

All Genders

60-120 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to see if OTAGO instructors, who have been trained in a special communication method called motivational interviewing, can help older adults start and stick with the OTAGO ex...

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and impact of OTAGO instructors who are trained in motivational interviewing communication approach to facilitate older adult's uptake of the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥60
  • At high fall risk: At least one "Yes" to 1) had a fall in the past year; 2) answer "difficult" to the question "do you find it hard to stand without using your hands"; 3) worry about falling
  • Able to converse audibly and coherently in English
  • Ambulatory with or without assistive device use
  • Self-report challenges navigating the environment outside of the home
  • At least one "some or much difficulty" or "unable to do" to:Walking one block?; Stepping up onto a curb?; Getting out of a straight back chair? Climbing one flight of stairs? Getting out of the house

Exclusion

  • o Receiving ongoing physical therapy with a primary focus on improving balance and strength of lower extremities
  • Experiencing acute health issues such as fracture, pain, or infection that prohibits them from participating in exercises
  • Able to stand on one foot for more than 10 seconds without holding onto something
  • 6-item Callahan cognitive assessment over the phone: Patients with scores of 2 or less, positive for dementia criteria, will be excluded.
  • Patients participating in other studies that may impact fall-related behavior change.
  • Participants engaged in routine moderate or vigorous physical activities that require lower extremity balance and strength (e.g., \>100 minutes/week for more than 3 months)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 20 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06931067

Start Date

February 20 2025

End Date

February 1 2026

Last Update

April 16 2025

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Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239