Exercise for Adults With Limited Mobility

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Mobility Limitation; Fall
• Interventions: Other: Exercise Group

• Registration Number: NCT05266573
• Lead Sponsor: Youngstown State University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured and progressive task-oriented, community based exercise program for older adults who have limitations in mobility and examine whether improvements in mobility and quality of life would be seen following completion at 6 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-01-08
• Primary Completion: 2017-03-10
• Study Completion: 2017-03-10
• Status Verified: 2022-02
• Study First Submitted: 2022-02-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-02-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-02-23
• Study First Posted: 2022-03-04
• Last Update Posted: 2022-03-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 38

Inclusion Criteria

• Limitations in mobility as evidenced by 6 Minute Walk Test score of < 499 meters
• Motivation to participate in an exercise program

Exclusion Criteria

• unable to follow commands
• unstable cardiac status
• greater than minimal assist for mobility

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Exercise Participants with Limited Mobility	Exercise Group	The task oriented exercise program consists of 45 to 60 minutes of group exercise sessions with the following components: Warm Up: Walking which is progressively increased from 6 to 15 minutes. Dual task activity is introduced as tolerated by the participants. Participants are able to utilize assistive devices and there were additional supports provided. Stretching, Strengthening and Balance Activities: Gradual progression of activities and repetitions for 30 minutes that are tailored by the exercise instructor to each participant. Exercises are led by the trainer and performed at the balance bar, in a chair, or in standing. Task oriented activities included items such as: weight shifting, forward/backward/side stepping, squats, forward/backward/side leg raises, toe raises, seated trunk rotations, sit to stand, forward trunk bending, arm rotations, and marching. Walk/Obstacle Course: The final 6 to 15 minutes included "challenged walking" through an obstacle course.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in 6 Minute Walk Test	Baseline to 6 months	A submaximal exercise test used to assess aerobic capacity and cardiorespiratory fitness.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Activities Balance Confidence Scale	Baseline to 6 months	Assesses balance confidence in ambulatory adults and can be used as a predictor for future falls in community dwelling older adults.
Change in Short Form 36	Baseline to 6 months	A 36-item survey measuring physical function (PF), role limitations due to physical health problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, bodily pain, general health perceptions, energy/fatigue, social functioning, as well as mental health and emotional well-being.
Change in Gait Speed	Baseline to 6 months	A measure of the time it takes to travel 10 meters at a pace that is normal for the individual.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Youngstown State University; 🇺🇸 Youngstown, Ohio, United States