The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health After Discharge From Hospital
The Aim of the Study is to Evaluate the Effect of Aerobic Fitness Training on Mental Health (Health-related Quality of Life), Cognitive and Physical Capacity in Older People Discharged From Hospital.
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Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aerobic fitness training on mental health (health-related quality of life),cognitive and physical capacity in older people discharge from hospital and to assess if further aerobic training at home enhances the effect. Design: Randomized controlled trial conducted at Oslo University Hospital, department of Medicine in conjunction with Oslo University College. The subjects will be randomized into one intervention group (training group) or one control group. Outcome measure: Health-related quality of life Physical function Cognitive capacity Physical activity Body composition Physical activity level
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable quality-of-life
Started Jan 2010
Typical duration for not_applicable quality-of-life
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2010
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 10, 2010
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 17, 2010
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
August 1, 2012
CompletedAugust 24, 2012
August 1, 2012
2.6 years
September 10, 2010
August 23, 2012
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Health-related quality of life. Short form Health Survey (SF-36, version 2
3 and 12 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Senior fitness test, Cognitive capacity, PASE
3 and 12 months
Study Arms (1)
Training follow-up after discharge
ACTIVE COMPARATORAerobic training Home-program
Interventions
Group-based Aerobic Interval Training twice a week in 12 weeks, based on the Ulleval model. The Norwegian Ulleval Model is a group-based aerobic interval training program which is widely used in Scandinavian hospitals for patients with coronary disease. It is designed to improve physical capacity, body awareness and emotional well-being.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years or older
- Be able to perform the Timed Up and Go test without use of assistive device
You may not qualify if:
- Chronic disease with expected lifespan \< 1 year
- Exercise regularly more than twice a week
- Cognitive impairment MMS \< 24
- Assessed by a doctor not to tolerate aerobic exercises
- Exercise limiting cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Oslo University Hospitallead
- Oslo University Collegecollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Therese Brovold, phd student
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Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 10, 2010
First Posted
September 17, 2010
Study Start
January 1, 2010
Primary Completion
August 1, 2012
Study Completion
August 1, 2012
Last Updated
August 24, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-08