Video-supported Group-based Otago Exercise Programme on Physical Performance in Older Adults.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy Aging
• Interventions: Other: Exercise training

• Registration Number: NCT02218411
• Lead Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a video-supported group-based Otago exercise programme intervention on balance, mobility, physical performance and aerobic endurance in community-dwelling older adults 65+ years old.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-09
• Primary Completion: 2012-09
• Study Completion: 2013-01
• Study First Submitted: 2014-07-14
• Status Verified: 2014-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-08-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-08-14
• Study First Posted: 2014-08-18
• Last Update Posted: 2014-08-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 55

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 65 years and older.
• Living in the community (Valencia, Spain).
• Able to ambulate independently without a walking aid.
• Have no severe medical contraindication for physical activity.
• Able to communicate.
• Have self-reported visual and auditory capacities to follow commands.
• Provide signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

• Unable to ambulate independently.
• Mini-mental state examination score of <24.
• Barthel Index score of <80.
• Severe visual and auditory disabilities.
• Unstable cardiovascular disease.
• Neurological disorder that could compromise them from exercising.
• Upper or lower extremity fracture in the past year.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Exercise	Exercise training	Exercises routine based on the Otago exercise programme

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in the Timed Up and Go test	Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention	General mobility measurement

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in the Berg Balance Scale	Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention	Functional Balance measurement
Change in the 6.min Walk Test	Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention	Aerobic Endurance Measurement
Change in the One-Leg Stand	Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention	One-leg Balance Measurement
Change in the Short Physical Performance Battery	Pre intervention and after 4-month intervention	Lower Limb Functional Measurement