A Randomized Interventional Study of a Cognition-Action Physical Activity and Adapted Tai-Chi in Frail Institutionalized Elderly

Association de Recherche Gerontologique1 site in 1 country160 target enrollmentMay 2006

ConditionsAging Frailty

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Aging
Sponsor: Association de Recherche Gerontologique
Enrollment: 160
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: MOS SF-12
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 16 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Few previous studies have explored the effects of mind body approaches on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in frail elderly. Cognition and action are an inseparable whole while functioning. A new intervention-based approach using familiarity based movements and a non-judgmental approach was labeled "cognition-action." The investigators aimed to explore the effects of two different mind-body exercise types on (HRQoL) in frail institutionalized elderly.

The investigators' main hypothesis is that adaptated physical activity in frail institutionalized elderly can improve HRQoL.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 2006

End Date

February 2008

Last Updated

16 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Factorial

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Association de Recherche Gerontologique

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Aged 65 and older
•Institutionalized
•Ability to get up alone or with technical or human help if necessary and ability to understand basic motor commands
•Have given a signed consent