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
Active Locations (1)
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239