N/A
Completed N=398
Life 2: Improving Fitness and Function in Elders
Aging · Mobility Limitations
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00435188 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
398
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Usual Gait Speed — 1.03; 1.03 meters/second
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Usual Gait Speed |
1.15; 1.12 | 0.47 |
| 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 Self Rated Health |
78; 70; 100; 107 | 0.29 |
| SECONDARY Sf-36 Physical Function Subscale |
69.9; 62.7 | 0.35 |
| SECONDARY 2 Minute Walk |
150.9; 147.5 | 0.08 |
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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00435188). 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.