Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Older Adults
Completed
- Conditions
- FunctionalityStrengthValidity During Daily ActivitiesPhysical ActivityOlder Adults
- Registration Number
- NCT01621035
- Lead Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the validity of 2 objective measures of physical activity among older adults. In addition, the investigators will examine the influence of functionality, walking aids, walking speed and step length on the accuracy.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 90
Inclusion Criteria
- > 70 years
Exclusion Criteria
- recent cardiovascular event
- vestibular disorder or fracture (4 months)
- severe dementia
- oxygen supplementation during daily activities
- not able to perform daily activities
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
🇧🇪Leuven, Belgium
Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences🇧🇪Leuven, Belgium