The development, implementation and evaluation of an online Movement, Interaction and Nutrition for Greater Lifestyles in the Elderly (MINGLE) program for people with age-related macular degeneratio
- Conditions
- Age-related macular degenerationEye - Diseases / disorders of the eye
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12621000939897
- Lead Sponsor
- Macquarie University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 82
Phase 1 (semi-structured interviews) eligibility: 1) aged >= 50 years with a diagnosis of any form of AMD, 2) fluent English, 3) consent to participate in the study (including audio recording).
Phase 2 (pilot study) eligibility: 1) aged >= 50 years with a diagnosis of any form of AMD, 2) fluent English, 3) access to a smart phone, tablet or laptop with a front-facing camera; 4) technical ability to use Zoom or have someone to help; 4) clearance to safely participate in the physical activity components of the intervention (i.e. Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ+) or written physician clearance for participation; 5) written informed consent to participate.
Phase 2 exclusion criteria: 1) unable to ambulate/walk for exercise; 2) serious illness limiting their ability to exercise or complete the trial; 3) contraindications to exercise (i.e. failure to fulfil the prerequisites of the PARQ+); 4) uncontrolled hypertension (>=160/>90 mmHg); 5) signs or symptoms of alcohol/substance abuse and; 6) unable to commit to attending at least 80% of the sessions.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The primary outcome of this intervention is any change in loneliness. This outcome will be assessed using the De Jong Gierveld Scale. [Baseline and immediately post-intervention (week 10)]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method