Objective Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Elderly

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Elderly
• Interventions: Behavioral: Coach intervention; Behavioral: Structured intervention

• Registration Number: NCT01748461
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of a cycle ergometer program on physical activity and physical fitness in elderly (65+). Therefore, physical activity, physical fitness and functionality are measured at baseline, after 10 weeks (after the intervention period), after 6 months and after 1 year.

Different coaching techniques (to promote the use of a cycle ergometer and cycle ergometer program) will also be evaluated. What is the best (coaching) approach for long-term adherence (physical activity)?

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-12-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-12-11
• Study First Posted: 2012-12-12
• Study Start: 2013-05
• Primary Completion: 2014-01
• Study Completion: 2014-04
• Status Verified: 2014-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-08-04
• Last Update Posted: 2014-08-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 105

Inclusion Criteria

• 65 yrs
• residents of a service flat
• No frequent use of bike / cycle ergometer

Exclusion Criteria

• recent cardiovascular event or fracture
• vestibular or thrombotic disorder
• severe dementia
• need for oxygen supplementation during daily activities

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Coach intervention	Coach intervention	Non-supervised cycle ergometer program
Structured intervention	Structured intervention	Supervised cycle ergometer program

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in objective and subjective measures of degree of physical activity	baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year	Physical activity will be measured using a standardized questionnaire and a Sensewear. A Sensewear is an activity monitor (accelerometer) carried on the upper arm during several days and registers the amount of physical activity.
Change in objective measures of physical fitness	baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year	Physical fitness will be measured using a standardized Six-Minute Walk Test and a Six-Minute Cycle Test.
Change in objective measures of functionality	baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year	Functionality will be measured using the standardized The Physical Performance Test and 2 strength tests (hand grip and knee extension).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in mental well-being	baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year	Standardized questionnaire
Change in motivation to be physically active	baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year	Standardized questionnaire
Change in self-efficacy to be physically active	baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year	Standardized questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium