A randomised controlled trial on the effects of Aqua Aerobics on improving the falls risk and physical function in older adults with lower extremity osteoarthirits

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Falls risk in older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis; Older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000147280
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Leigh Hale

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-03-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Over the age of 65 years (55 years +Maori/Pacific)
- At least one risk factor for falls as assessed by the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT).
- Osteoarthritis of the lower limb will be determined, using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index score (WOMAC),14 by clinical criteria, PAIN: mild on 2 items or moderate on 1 item; PHYSICAL FUNCTION: mild difficulty in 4 items or moderate difficulty in 2 items.
- All participants will require general practitioner medical clearance.

Exclusion Criteria

- Unable to ambulate independently
- Chronic medical condition that would limit participation in moderate intensity exercise
- Severe cognitive limitations (as determined by the telephone Mini-Mental State Examination)
- Hip or knee replacement in the past 6 months
- Current participation in an exercise programme aimed at improving strength and balance.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physiological Profile Assessment short form battery test[baseline and post-intervention: week 13, week 25, 6 months];Activity-specific Balance Confidence Scale[baseline and post-intervention: week 13, week 25, 6 months];Step test[baseline and post-intervention: week 13, week 25, 6 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
WOMAC questionnaire[baseline and post-intervention: week 13, week 25, 6 months];Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales[baseline and post-intervention: week 13, week 25, 6 months];Timed up and Go[baseline and post-intervention: week 13, week 25, 6 months];Programme Acceptability interview[1 week post-intervention];Falls incidence will be assessed with the use of monthly falls diaries. Participants will note on the appropriate day in the diary if they have a fall. Diaries are returned monthly to the researchers whether the individual has fallen or not. Participants not returning diaries are reminded each month by a telephone call. Participants indicating they have had a fall are contacted to obtain details of the fall using a structured questionnaire.[Monthly for the first 15 months starting from baseline.]