Objective Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Elderly

NCT01748461 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ML8733
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 105
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of a cycle ergometer program on physical activity and physical fitness in elderly (65+). Therefore, physical activity, physical fitness and functionality are measured at baseline, after 10 weeks (after the intervention period), after 6 months and after 1 year. Different coaching techniques (to promote the use of a cycle ergometer and cycle ergometer program) will also be evaluated. What is the best (coaching) approach for long-term adherence (physical activity)?

Conditions

Elderly

Keywords

intervention study in elderly (65+); cycle ergometer; physical activity; physical fitness; assisted living facility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in objective and subjective measures of degree of physical activity

  Physical activity will be measured using a standardized questionnaire and a Sensewear. A Sensewear is an activity monitor (accelerometer) carried on the upper arm during several days and registers the amount of physical activity.

  baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

• Change in objective measures of physical fitness

  Physical fitness will be measured using a standardized Six-Minute Walk Test and a Six-Minute Cycle Test.

  baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

• Change in objective measures of functionality

  Functionality will be measured using the standardized The Physical Performance Test and 2 strength tests (hand grip and knee extension).

  baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Change in mental well-being

  baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

• Change in motivation to be physically active

  baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

• Change in self-efficacy to be physically active

  baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

Study Arms (3)

Structured intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Supervised cycle ergometer program

Behavioral: Structured intervention

Coach intervention

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Non-supervised cycle ergometer program

Behavioral: Coach intervention

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

No cycle ergometer program

Interventions

Structured intervention BEHAVIORAL

3x/week - 10 weeks - Support by fitness instructor - Individualised exercise program (cycle ergometer)

Structured intervention

Coach intervention BEHAVIORAL

promote autonomy - 4 visits during 10 weeks - Support by coach (encouragement) - Individualised exercise program

Coach intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• yrs
• residents of a service flat
• No frequent use of bike / cycle ergometer

You may not qualify if:

• recent cardiovascular event or fracture
• vestibular or thrombotic disorder
• severe dementia
• need for oxygen supplementation during daily activities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven: lead

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Leuven, 3001, Belgium

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 3, 2012
• First Posted: December 12, 2012
• Study Start: May 1, 2013
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2014
• Study Completion: April 1, 2014
• Last Updated: August 5, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-08

Locations

BE (1)