NCT01768819

Brief Summary

Although some authors have observed favorable effects of group physical activity programs, others have reported that the individualized prescription of exercises may be jeopardized by programs that do not allow sufficient consideration of individual characteristics. Therefore, we aim to verify the effects of an elderly-specific multimodal physical activity program on physical parameters after one year of intervention.

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Completed

Started Jan 2008

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2008

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2009

Completed
4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 12, 2013

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 15, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

January 23, 2013

Status Verified

January 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

January 12, 2013

Last Update Submit

January 22, 2013

Conditions

AgingPhysical Activity

Keywords

agingexercisemuscle strengthphysical activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Static Balance

    The one-leg stance test (OLST) was used to evaluate static balance. A point was marked at eye level on a board approximately one meter from the volunteer. Focusing on this point, the volunteer, with arms akimbo, lifted the leg of his or her choice by flexing the knee. The performance was timed with a chronometer (precision: 1ms) until either the individual lost balance or 30s was reached. The test was then carried out with the opposite leg and the series was repeated until three trials per leg had been performed. The mean time of the three trials was used for analysis.

    one year

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Aerobic Endurance

    one year

  • Dynamic Balance

    one year

  • Flexibility

    one year

  • Handgrip Strength

    one year

  • Body Mass Index

    one year

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Physical Activity

Behavioral: Physical Activity

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Physical ActivityBEHAVIORAL

The intervention consisted of elderly-specific physical activity program for one year. During this period a total of 123 physical activity sessions were carried out. Each session lasted 50 minutes and included stretching, aerobic endurance exercises, resistance exercises, activities involving coordination, agility and flexibility, respiratory exercises and relaxation exercises. The sessions took place three times a week, according to American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations. Workloads were adjusted for each subject bimonthly according to their capacity. The sessions were standardized and carried out by previously trained physical educators.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Participate in the Geriatric Revitalization Program for one year
  • Be on the waiting list for the Geriatric Revitalization Program

You may not qualify if:

  • Attend less than 75% of the physical activity program's activities
  • Absent any of the three follow-up physical parameter evaluations

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Exercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

  • José Rubens Rebelatto

    Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Francisco Albuquerque-Sendín

    Universidade de Salamanca

    STUDY DIRECTOR

  • Alessandra Paiva Castro

    Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

    STUDY CHAIR

  • Thais Rabiatti Aurichio

    Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos

    STUDY CHAIR

  • Karla Helena Coelho Vilaça

    Universidade Católica de Brasília

    STUDY CHAIR

  • Victor da Silva Aquino

    Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor/Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 12, 2013

First Posted

January 15, 2013

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion

January 1, 2009

Study Completion

January 1, 2009

Last Updated

January 23, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-01