Brief Physical Activity Intervention for Older People With Multimorbidity

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Old Age; Debility; Chronic Conditions, Multiple; Physical Inactivity
• Interventions: Behavioral: Brief physical activity intervention

• Registration Number: NCT05287932
• Lead Sponsor: Northumbria University

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-03-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-03-10
• Study First Posted: 2022-03-18
• Study Start: 2022-05-09
• Primary Completion: 2022-08-31
• Study Completion: 2022-08-31
• Status Verified: 2022-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-09-26
• Last Update Posted: 2022-09-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention	Brief physical activity 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.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Average daily acceleration	4 weeks	Average acceleration from wrist accelerometry

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Intensity gradient	4 weeks	Intensity gradient from wrist accelerometry
Steps	4 weeks	Average daily step count
30-second chair rise performance	4 weeks	Number of sit-to-stand movements completed within 30 seconds
Timed 8ft up and go performance	4 weeks	Time to complete 8ft up and go test
Timed single-leg balance performance	4 weeks	Time able to stand on one limb
Muscle strengthening exercise	4 weeks	Average daily time spent doing muscle strengthening exercise
Time in MVPA	4 weeks	Average daily time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity from wrist accelerometry
Handgrip strength	4 weeks	Maximum handgrip strength measured on both hands using a Jamar handgrip dynamometer
6-minute walk test performance	4 weeks	Total distance walked during 6-minute corridor walking test

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Northumbria University; 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom