Phase 3
Completed N=103
Home-based Exercise Via a Telecommunications System
Functional Limitation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00248781 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
103
Serious AEs
12.6%
Results posted
Jan 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Knee Extension Strength — 20.4; 19.5 kg
Summary
This study is investigating the effects of a home-based resistance exercise program, administered via an interactive telecommunications system, in functionally limited older veterans.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Knee Extension Strength |
20.4; 19.5 | — |
| PRIMARY Knee Flexion Strength |
34.3; 32.2 | — |
| PRIMARY Single Leg Stance With Eyes Open |
20.9; 17.4 | — |
| PRIMARY Tandem Stance |
54.8; 50.5 | — |
| PRIMARY Six-minute Walk |
450.6; 449.8 | — |
| SECONDARY Knee Extension Strength (Durability) |
20.3; 19.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Knee Flexion Strength (Durability) |
34.5; 32.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Single Leg Stance With Eyes Open (Durability) |
20.1; 16.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Tandem Stance (Durability) |
55.8; 51.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Six-minute Walk (Durability) |
446.8; 446.1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 65 years
- Ability to use a telephone without assistance
Exclusion Criteria
- Angina pectoris
- Myocardial infarction
- Ventricular dysrhythmia currently receiving therapy
- Systolic blood pressure 165 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure 100 mm Hg
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00248781). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.