N/A N=398 Randomized Prevention

Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders

Aging · Mobility Limitations

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

398

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jan 2015

Primary outcome: Primary: Usual Gait Speed — 1.03; 1.03 meters/second

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Multi-component physical activity counseling program (Behavioral)
Age: Older Adult · 70+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Primary completion: Apr 2008

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Usual Gait Speed	1.15; 1.12	0.47
PRIMARY Usual Gait Speed	1.15; 1.12	0.47
PRIMARY Usual Gait Speed	1.15; 1.12	0.47
PRIMARY Rapid Gait Speed	1.68; 1.59	0.04 sig
PRIMARY Rapid Gait Speed	1.68; 1.59	0.04 sig
PRIMARY Rapid Gait Speed	1.68; 1.59	0.04 sig
SECONDARY Physical Activity Frequency (CHAMPS Questionnaire)	22.4; 16.8	<0.001 sig
SECONDARY Physical Activity Frequency (CHAMPS Questionnaire)	22.4; 16.8	<0.001 sig
SECONDARY Physical Activity Frequency (CHAMPS Questionnaire)	22.4; 16.8	<0.001 sig
SECONDARY Self Rated Health	78; 70; 100; 107	0.29
SECONDARY Self Rated Health	78; 70; 100; 107	0.29
SECONDARY Self Rated Health	78; 70; 100; 107	0.29
SECONDARY Sf-36 Physical Function Subscale	69.9; 62.7	0.35
SECONDARY Sf-36 Physical Function Subscale	69.9; 62.7	0.35
SECONDARY Sf-36 Physical Function Subscale	69.9; 62.7	0.35
SECONDARY 2 Minute Walk	150.9; 147.5	0.08
SECONDARY 2 Minute Walk	150.9; 147.5	0.08
SECONDARY 2 Minute Walk	150.9; 147.5	0.08

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 12-month physical activity counseling program, compared to usual care, improves physical performance in a sample of older veterans. The primary physical performance outcome is change in gait speed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Age 70 or over
Followed in VA primary care or geriatrics clinic
Currently not regularly physically active
Able to walk 10 meters without human assistance (assistive device acceptable)

Exclusion Criteria

Age 70 or over
Followed in VA primary care or geriatrics clinic
Currently not regularly physically active
Able to walk 10 meters without human assistance (assistive device acceptable)
A terminal diagnosis

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