Utilizing Tailored Step-Count Feedback to Enhance Physical Activity in the Elderly

Phase 2

• Conditions: Physical Activity; Elderly
• Interventions: Behavioral: Web Mediated Step Intervention

• Registration Number: NCT01158638
• Lead Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Brief Summary

Individually tailored, mediated pedometer feedback will provide an effective method to promote physical activity adoption in the elderly

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-08
• Study First Submitted: 2010-07-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-07-07
• Study First Posted: 2010-07-08
• Status Verified: 2015-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-05-27
• Last Update Posted: 2015-05-28
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2016-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

1. Male or female individuals living in the community.

2. Aged between 50 and 85 years, at screening.

3. Sufficient physical function not to have limitations to participate in physical activity demonstrated by:

   • Habitual gait speed ≥ 1.5 mph, AND
   • No use of a cane or walker, AND
   • Able to walk ≥ 50 feet unaided

4. Sufficient cognitive function, as demonstrated by responses to the mini-mental state examination(>23 score).

5. Be able to read and write in English

6. Sedentary behavior, demonstrated by no regular activity / exercise for previous 6 months and/or a Stage of Change 2 and 3

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presence of a rapidly progressive or terminal illness condition that is expected to result in significant functional decline during the course of the proposed studies.
2. Significant uncontrolled cardiovascular disease and conditions, e.g. unstable or new onset angina, unrepaired aortic aneurysms, critical aortic stenosis or CAD without bypass, persistent moderate to severe uncontrolled hypertension.
3. Significant uncontrolled metabolic disease, e.g. hemoglobin A1c levels greater than 8.0 and/or glucose levels greater than 300 mg/dL.
4. Fracture of lower extremity within three months.
5. Amputation other than toes.
6. Current history of severe arthritis or orthopedic condition precluding physical activity.
7. Participation in any regular structured exercise (resistance training, Tai Chi, high intensity walking, jogging, cycling, stair climbing, stepping, within the previous 6 months.
8. Individuals that start a new medication that can impact health variables examined during study period (e.g., beta blockers, glucose or cholesterol altering medications), or individuals who alter medication dose that can impact health variables examined within study period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
10,000 Steps Group	Web Mediated Step Intervention	Each participant randomized to this study arm will receive a pedometer and a generic recommendation to accumulate 10,000 Steps per Day.
Web Mediated Step Group	Web Mediated Step Intervention	Participants randomized to this study arm receive an introduction to the study website. Each person utilizes the website to track their daily physical activity steps. Goals are given on a weekly basis to increase steps by 10% per day per week over baseline values. The website channels each participant through a series of motivational messages designed to increase compliance with recommended physical activity targets

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Objectively assessed steps per day	12 weeks	Pedometer determined physical activity

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Physical Activity & Health Research Laboratory; 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States