NCT00097643

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the relative and combined efficacy of a physical activity and health promotion program to help sedentary adults over age 70 maintain an independent life style.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
273

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2000

Typical duration for phase_3

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2000

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2004

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2004

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 24, 2004

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 25, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

August 13, 2008

Status Verified

August 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

November 24, 2004

Last Update Submit

August 12, 2008

Conditions

Aging

Keywords

exercisehealth promotionindependent livingaffective aspects

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • physical health and function

    screening, baseline, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months

  • affective status

    screening, baseline, 3, 6, 12, and 18 months

Interventions

exerciseBEHAVIORAL
health promotionBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age70 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsOlder Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • age 70 or older
  • live independently
  • less than 150 minutes regular exercise per week
  • able to walk across a room without a person assisting
  • English speaking
  • planning to stay in local area for at least 6 months (duration of active study)

You may not qualify if:

  • cancer
  • heart attack
  • stroke
  • uncontrolled arrhythmia
  • uncontrolled hypertension
  • uncontrolled diabetes
  • surgery during the past year
  • ongoing mental health or psychiatric condition

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (7)

  • Seeman TE, Charpentier PA, Berkman LF, Tinetti ME, Guralnik JM, Albert M, Blazer D, Rowe JW. Predicting changes in physical performance in a high-functioning elderly cohort: MacArthur studies of successful aging. J Gerontol. 1994 May;49(3):M97-108. doi: 10.1093/geronj/49.3.m97.

    PMID: 8169338BACKGROUND

  • Schulz R, Heckhausen J. A life span model of successful aging. Am Psychol. 1996 Jul;51(7):702-14. doi: 10.1037//0003-066x.51.7.702.

    PMID: 8694390BACKGROUND

  • Strawbridge WJ, Cohen RD, Shema SJ, Kaplan GA. Successful aging: predictors and associated activities. Am J Epidemiol. 1996 Jul 15;144(2):135-41. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008900.

    PMID: 8678044BACKGROUND

  • Stuck AE, Walthert JM, Nikolaus T, Bula CJ, Hohmann C, Beck JC. Risk factors for functional status decline in community-living elderly people: a systematic literature review. Soc Sci Med. 1999 Feb;48(4):445-69. doi: 10.1016/s0277-9536(98)00370-0.

    PMID: 10075171BACKGROUND

  • King AC, Pruitt LA, Phillips W, Oka R, Rodenburg A, Haskell WL. Comparative effects of two physical activity programs on measured and perceived physical functioning and other health-related quality of life outcomes in older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2000 Feb;55(2):M74-83. doi: 10.1093/gerona/55.2.m74.

    PMID: 10737689BACKGROUND

  • Nelson ME, Layne JE, Bernstein MJ, Nuernberger A, Castaneda C, Kaliton D, Hausdorff J, Judge JO, Buchner DM, Roubenoff R, Fiatarone Singh MA. The effects of multidimensional home-based exercise on functional performance in elderly people. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2004 Feb;59(2):154-60. doi: 10.1093/gerona/59.2.m154.

    PMID: 14999030BACKGROUND

  • Strawbridge WJ, Deleger S, Roberts RE, Kaplan GA. Physical activity reduces the risk of subsequent depression for older adults. Am J Epidemiol. 2002 Aug 15;156(4):328-34. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwf047.

    PMID: 12181102BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

ExerciseHealth Promotion

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaHealth EducationPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Linda Teri, PhD

    University of Washington School of Nursing, Northwest Research Group on Aging

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 24, 2004

First Posted

November 25, 2004

Study Start

September 1, 2000

Primary Completion

September 1, 2004

Study Completion

September 1, 2004

Last Updated

August 13, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-08