Investigating the health effects of volunteering by seniors

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mental health; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Physical health

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000091505
• Lead Sponsor: Curtin University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-03
• Study Completion: 2020-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 445

Inclusion Criteria

Retired/non-employed individuals in good health aged 60+ years.

Exclusion Criteria

Engaged in volunteering activities during the previous 12 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical health will be assessed using composite measures of resting heart rate, blood pressure, BMI, and waist girth. [Baseline (0 months) and post-intervention (6 months)];Physical function will be assessed using a composite of standard measures including chair rise to standing, 400m walk, 6m backward walk, 6m normal pace walk and 6m fast pace walk.[Baseline (0 months) and post-intervention (6 months)<br>];Muscle strength will be assessed using composite one repetition maximum in the leg press, seated row and leg extension.[Baseline (0 months) and post-intervention (6 months)<br>]