Preliminary Efficacy of a Technology-based Physical Activity Intervention for Older Korean Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Health
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Enrollment
- 120
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Cardiovascular health
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study tested preliminary efficacy of a hybrid (web-based and center-based) PA intervention combining use of a smartwatch and mobile application. The 12-week hybrid PA intervention included 120 older Korean adults and was concurrently implemented in-person at the local senior center and at-home through a web-based modality. Overall, increases were evident in systolic/diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, and high-density-lipoprotein at posttest, with decreases seen for triglyceride levels. Participants showed improvements in muscular function and cardiopulmonary endurance.
Investigators
Soonhyung Kwon
Doctoral Student
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •aged 60 and over
- •enrolled member at the participating senior center for at least three years
- •fluent in Korean
Exclusion Criteria
- •younger than 60 years old
- •less than three years enrollment at the senior center
- •cannot read and speak Korean
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Cardiovascular health
Time Frame: Pre (baseline) and posttest (through study completion, 12 weeks later from the baseline)
systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides
Secondary Outcomes
- Physical function(Pre (baseline) and posttest (through study completion, 12 weeks later from the baseline))