A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial of a Brief Physical Activity Intervention in Older People With Multimorbidity
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
- Enrollment
- 16
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Average daily acceleration
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Physical activity is an important determinant of health and well-being in older people. However, many older people do not achieve recommended physical activity levels and increasing older people's physical activity is challenging. This preliminary study will explore the effects of a brief physical activity intervention on physical activity and physical function in older people with multimorbidity. The findings will be used to inform the design of a subsequent adequately-powered randomised controlled trial.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
Outcome assessors will be blinded to group allocation, and participants will be asked to not disclose their allocation
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •aged ≥60 years
- •2 or more chronic conditions
- •able to walk outside the home
- •able to attend the study visits
Exclusion Criteria
- •living in a residential or nursing home
- •housebound
- •≥3 falls in previous year
- •dementia or significant cognitive impairment (unable to follow simple instructions)
- •contraindication to increasing physical activity
- •unable to read or speak English
- •unable to provide consent
- •no more than one person per household
Arms & Interventions
Intervention
Brief physical activity intervention including an initial 45-minute physical activity consultation, telephone support after 2 weeks (approx. 15-minute call), and provision of a pedometer, written information, and a physical activity diary. Embedded behaviour change techniques will include goal setting, self-monitoring, building self-efficacy and social support, and overcoming barriers.
Intervention: Brief physical activity intervention (Behavioral)
Wait-list control
The control group will not receive any active or placebo intervention during the 4-week study period. They will also not receive any trial contacts during this period. They will however continue to be able to access their usual care from primary, secondary, community, and social services. After the final (4-week) follow-up assessment, this group will receive the full physical activity intervention.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Average daily acceleration
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Average acceleration from wrist accelerometry
Secondary Outcomes
- Intensity gradient(4 weeks)
- Time in MVPA(4 weeks)
- Steps(4 weeks)
- 30-second chair rise performance(4 weeks)
- Timed 8ft up and go performance(4 weeks)
- Timed single-leg balance performance(4 weeks)
- Muscle strengthening exercise(4 weeks)
- Handgrip strength(4 weeks)
- 6-minute walk test performance(4 weeks)
Investigators
Garry Tew
Professor Garry Tew
Northumbria University