Sit Less for Successful Aging

NCT03537677 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 17020397
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The objective of this pilot study is to quantify patterns of activity and sedentary behavior in independent living residents and to collect preliminary data on the feasibility of reducing sedentary behavior using a 12-week, behavioral intervention in older adults. We will also measure the effects of reducing sedentary behavior on physical function, sleep, quality of life, energy/mood, pain and blood pressure. Participants will act as their own controls through the use of a double baseline period to examine stability of the physical activity and outcome measures.

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestyle

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Change in Sedentary Behavior

  Objectively measured minutes of sitting during waking hours measured using the ActivPAL physical activity monitor for a minimum of 5 days pre and post-intervention. The ActivPAL is a thigh-mounted, compact device that classifies an individual's free-living activity into time spent in sedentary, standing, and walking behaviors.

  Baseline to 12 weeks

• Steps per Day

  The number of steps per day measured using the ActivPAL activity monitor. This monitor is worn for a minimum of 5 days before and after the intervention.

  Baseline to 12 weeks

• Short Physical Performance Battery

  This performance-based measure of physical function is a battery of measures to assess standing balance, gait speed and lower extremity strength (time to complete five chair rises)

  Baseline to 12 weeks

• Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function Short Form 10a

  This self-report measure of physical function has 10 questions that assess the ability to perform various activities that require physical capability.

  Baseline to 12 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Sedentary Behavior Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

A behavioral intervention that targets prolonged sitting and encourages frequent activity breaks.

Behavioral: Reduction in Sedentary Behavior

Interventions

Reduction in Sedentary Behavior BEHAVIORAL

This 12-week intervention targets a reduction in prolonged sitting and includes provision of a wrist-worn activity prompter and in-person group sessions with behavioral counseling.

Sedentary Behavior Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 60 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥ 60 years
• Reside in an independent living facility
• Ability to walk approximately 100 feet (length of a hallway) with or without an assistive device

You may not qualify if:

• Unable to provide informed consent
• Presence of a comorbid medical condition that would limit ability to stand and perform light activity (e.g. recent orthopedic injury/surgery involving the lower extremities, currently undergoing treatment for cancer,acute cardiovascular conditions)
• Presence of a skin condition that would prohibit the use of an activity device attached with medical tape to the thigh (e.g. open wound on the thigh, skin infection on the lower extremity)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Pittsburgh: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Andrea L Hergenroeder, PT, PhD

  Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 15, 2018
• First Posted: May 25, 2018
• Study Start: May 9, 2017
• Primary Completion: October 3, 2017
• Study Completion: October 3, 2017
• Last Updated: May 25, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)