Multimodal Exercise for Functional Independence in Older Women: A randomized, sham-exercise controlled clinical Trial

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Functional impairment and disability in older women; Public Health - Other public health

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000048482
• Lead Sponsor: ational Institute on Aging (NIA)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-01-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Living in senior housing apartment complex where study was carried outOne or more falls in the past 12 months ORDifficulty on at least one activity other than vigorous activities from the physical function sub-scale of the Medical OUtcomes Survey Short-Form 36.

Exclusion Criteria

Non-English speakingMaleUnwillingness to be randomized or undergo protocols or exercise for 1 yearAny unstable chronic disease precluding exercise testing or training such as unstable angina, recent MI, terminal illness, malginant arrthymias, dementia, current suicidality or psychosis, known aneurysm, amputation, non-ambulatory status.Residence in non-community seting such as nursing home or other institution.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified