A mental health-informed, online health promotion and balance exercise program for adults aged 60+ years: the MovingTogether trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mental health; Physical inactivity; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation; Mental Health - Depression; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001322820
• Lead Sponsor: SW

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-09-29
• Study Completion: 2022-10-03
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

i)60+ years
ii)Proficient in written and spoken English
iii)Living in the community, in Australia
iv)Mobilise indoors without the use of a walking aid
v)Have internet, Facebook and either computer, laptop or iPad/tablet access
vi)Self-reported to be currently participating in less than 150 min of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity per week

Exclusion Criteria

i)Have high levels of psychological distress (score of >30 on the K10) and are not seeking professional mental health treatment or have had a change in psychotropic medications in the last 4 weeks. These individuals are excluded because this program is not intended to be a mental health treatment program.
ii)High risk of suicidal behaviour (score of >21 on the SIDAS) unless deemed eligible to participate by a psychologist. These individuals are excluded because this program is not intended to be a mental health treatment.
iii)Absolute contraindications to exercise as assessed by accredited exercise physiologists using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines. Exclusion of individuals meeting this criterion is due to safety. We could not allow them to participate in this physical activity program if exercise may pose a safety risk to them. Those with relative contraindications will be excluded if they are unable to obtain a clearance to exercise letter from their doctor.
v)Currently participating in a falls prevention program
vi)Severe cognitive impairment (score of >8) on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified