Measured and supervised physical exercise for older Individuals (MIOLI). Effects of exercise interventions on physical activity, functional capacity, quality of life and health service usage

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, cardio-vascular diseases; Respiratory

• Registration Number: ISRCTN12097135
• Lead Sponsor: Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-07
• Last Update Posted: 18 June 2024
• Study Completion: 2026-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

1. Place of residence: Kuopio, North Savo region
2. Age 55-75 years
3. To have well-controlled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
4. No recurrent exacerbations or daily symptoms
5. Symptoms score in COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT) < 10 points
6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1, measurement Z-score = -2.5
7. No need for regular symptom-relieving medication
8. The health status (physician assessment) is adequate for participation in physical exercise.
9. New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) 1-2
10. Self-reported low physical activity: Does not engage in physical activity independently or in guided groups on a weekly basis. Engages in physical activity an average of 1–2 times or less per week.
11. Normal or mildly elevated blood pressure

Exclusion Criteria

1. Place of residence: Other than Kuopio, North Savo region
2. Age under 55 years or over 75 years
3. Suffers from uncontrolled asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
4. Experiences recurrent exacerbations or daily symptoms
5. Symptoms score in COPD Assessment Test™ (CAT ) >10 points
6. Forced expiratory volume in one second FEV1,FEV1 measurement Z-score < -2.5
7. Requires regular symptom-relieving medication
8. Physician-identified health barrier to participate in the intervention
9. Severe/unstable heart disease, not well controlled
10. Symptoms during exertion/exercise in daily life
11. New York Heart Association classification (NYHA) 3-4
12. Engages in moderate or vigorous physical activity actively more than 3 times a week
13. Blood pressure 160/100 mmHg (discretionary)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cardiorespiratory endurance: 6 minutes walking test: baseline, three and nine months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Functional capacity: Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) the total score of the test sections, baseline, three and nine months: baseline, three and nine months <br>2. Physical activity, Survey, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), baseline, three and nine months <br>3. Spirometry: forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1): baseline, three and nine months <br>4. Quality of life, The RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0: baseline, three and nine months