Physical Activity With Social Support Adherence Intervention
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Sedentary Status of Older Adults
- Registration Number
- NCT03457064
- Lead Sponsor
- Professor Jiska Cohen-Mansfield
- Brief Summary
The study compares two programs to increase physical activity among sedentary old persons. The first is a provision of a free physical activity program tailored to their abilities. The other combines the same free physical activity with an adherence intervention which focuses on social contact with others in the program and on enhancing self-efficacy.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 39
Inclusion Criteria
- Sedentary older adults.
- Residents in congregate housing.
Exclusion Criteria
- Age under 70.
- Not completing an informed consent form.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The change from baseline in the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA). Baseline and Three Months. RAPA is an easily administered nine item questionnaire developed to assess physical activity levels among older adults.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What neurobiological mechanisms link social support interventions to enhanced self-efficacy in sedentary older adults?
How does the PA+Social Adherence Intervention (PASAI) compare to standard-of-care physical activity programs in improving adherence among sedentary older adults?
Which psychological biomarkers predict response to the PASAI intervention in geriatric populations with low physical activity?
What are the potential adverse events associated with the PASAI program in older adults and how are they mitigated?
Are there complementary pharmacological or cognitive-behavioral strategies that enhance the effectiveness of social support interventions in increasing physical activity among older adults?