The Men on the Move Study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mobility Limitation; Physical Inactivity; Older Men
• Interventions: Behavioral: Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation

• Registration Number: NCT02527655
• Lead Sponsor: Simon Fraser University

Brief Summary

The Men on the Move Study is a randomized, controlled, feasibility study designed to address the health problem of physical inactivity in older men.

Detailed Description

Men on the Move is a randomized, controlled, feasibility study to provide preliminary evidence of feasibility and efficacy for promoting mobility through the uptake of physical activity among men aged 65 years and older who are physically inactive. Specifically, Men on the Move will evaluate the effects of a choice-based physical activity model paired with an active transportation model. The choice-based physical activity model encourages older men to use existing community-based resources to create and implement actions plans for physical activity. It also provides ongoing face-to-face and telephone-based support from trained activity coaches. The active transportation model provides transit passes and active travel planning to promote use of transit and walking to destinations of interest. The feasibility of delivering the intervention will be assessed. Accelerometry and travel diaries will be used to measure the effects of the intervention on physical activity.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2015-07-29
• Study Start: 2015-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-08-17
• Study First Posted: 2015-08-19
• Primary Completion: 2016-05
• Study Completion: 2016-05
• Status Verified: 2018-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 2018-09-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

1. 65 years of age and older;
2. identify as a man;
3. English speaking; and
4. demonstrate readiness for physical activity (by the PAR-Q+ questionnaire or a letter of recommendation from their physician)

Exclusion Criteria

1. participated in any strength training in the past 3 months;
2. participated in any aerobic exercise class in the past 3 months;
3. live in a nursing home or assisted living facility; or
4. have plans to be out of town for more than 7 days during the 12-week intervention period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation	Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation	Participants will meet one-on-one with an activity coach to develop a choice-based physical activity and active transportation plan based on their interest, abilities, and resources; attend group-based motivational meetings; and receive ongoing support and encouragement for physical activity and active transportation (e.g., telephone-assisted support, community centre and transit passes).

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility of participant recruitment and retention	12 weeks	Number of study participants recruited and retained for the 12-week study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in physical activity as measured by accelerometry at 12 weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	Minutes/day
Change from baseline in mobility as measured by the Life-Space Assessment score at 12 weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks
Change from baseline in mobility as measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score at 12 weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks
Change from baseline in daily steps as measured by accelerometry at 12 weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	steps/day
Change from baseline in physical activity as measured by the CHAMPS questionnaire score at 12 weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks
Change from baseline in active transportation as measured by travel diaries at 12 weeks	Baseline and 12 weeks	Trip rates (overall, by walking, by transit)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Centre for Hip Health and Mobility; 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada