Activity Monitoring and Counseling in a Geriatric Population
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- OverweightObesity
- Registration Number
- NCT01502007
- Lead Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Brief Summary
The goal of the study is to determine if a Fitbit, a kind of accelerometer, provides feedback to subjects combined with an activity counseling program will result in an increase in physical activity of at least 20%.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Activity units as determined by Accelerometry 6 and 12 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body weight in kilograms 6 and 12 months Body fat by bone density scan (DEXA) 6 and 12 months Waist to hip ratio 6 and 12 months Fasting glucose 6 and 12 months Hemoglobin A1c 6 and 12 months Fasting insulin 6 and 12 months Fasting lipid profile 6 and 12 months high sensitivity c-reactive protein 6 and 12 months Body Mass Index 6 and 12 months
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie increased physical activity in geriatric obesity through Fitbit monitoring?
How does activity counseling with Fitbit compare to standard behavioral interventions for geriatric overweight populations?
Are there specific biomarkers that predict response to accelerometer-based physical activity interventions in elderly obesity?
What adverse events are associated with long-term use of wearable activity monitors in geriatric patients?
What combination therapies enhance physical activity outcomes in geriatric obesity alongside Fitbit monitoring?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Mayo Clinic in Rochester🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States