Living Independence Through Functional Training

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Mobility Limitation; Cognitive Impairment

• Registration Number: NCT07125378
• Lead Sponsor: University of Florida

Brief Summary

The purpose of the research is to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of a six-week hybrid task-oriented resistance exercise program for older adults who have been recently discharged from home health care.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-14
• Study First Posted: 2025-08-15
• Last Update Posted: 2025-08-17
• Study Start: 2025-09-02
• Primary Completion: 2026-06-30
• Study Completion: 2026-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

• between the ages of 65 and 90
• received home health rehabilitation services within the last month
• community-dwelling
• live within a 50-mile radius of the study site with wireless connectivity in the area
• mobility limitations as indicated by self-reported of using a mobility aid or having unsteady gait or walking slower than before
• cognitive decline as indicated by a score < 12 on Mini MoCA Version 2.1
• a care partner or adult family member living in the home or nearby
• willing to wear an activity tracker during the study period

Exclusion Criteria

• plan to receive additional skilled rehabilitation services after home health discharge
• plan to move away outside the study area in two months
• reside in an assisted living or long-term care facility or plan to relocate to such facility in the next three months
• severe vision or hearing loss that impedes activity performance or communication
• unable to stand or walk even with a mobility aid
• unable to follow a one-step command or carry on a conversation over the phone
• unable to commit to the six-week exercise program
• contradictions to resistance exercise, such as the end-stage heart failure
• a terminal disease or on hospice care
• a neurological condition affecting motor skills
• not able to provide consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Short Physical Performance Battery	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	The score ranges from 0 to 12, with a score of 12 indicating the best physical functioning of the lower extremity.
Montreal Cognitive Assessment	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	The score ranges from 0 to 30, with a score of 30 indicating the best global cognitive function.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dimensional Change Card Sort Test	Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks.	The raw score ranges from 0 to 30, with a higher score indicating better executive function. The raw score is converted to a Change Sensitive Score.
Flanker Inhibitory Control and Attention Test	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks	The raw score ranges from 0 to 30, with a higher score indicating better executive function and attention. The raw score is converted to a Change Sensitive Score.
Timed Up and Go Test-Single Task.	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	Time in seconds to complete the test, with a longer time indicating poor functional mobility.
Timed Up and Go-Dual Task	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	Time in seconds to complete the task, a longer time indicating the interference of the dual task effect on mobility.
List Sorting Working Memory Test	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.	The raw score ranges from 0 to 24, with a higher score indicating better working memory. The raw score is converted to a Change Sensitive Score.
Pattern Comparison Processing Speed Test	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks	The raw score ranges from 0-133, with a higher score indicating better processing speed. The raw score is converted to a Change Sensitive Score.
Oral Symbol Digit Test	Baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks	The raw score ranges from 0 to 143, with a higher score indicating better processing speed. The raw score is converted to a Rasch score.
Speeded Matching Test	Baseline, 8 weeks, 12 weeks	The score ranges from 0 to 130, with a higher score indicating better speed of processing. The raw score is converted to a Change Sensitive Score.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Florida; 🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida, United States