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N/A N=307 Randomized Triple-blind Prevention

Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities

Physical Activity · Blood Pressure · Physical Functioning · Quality of Life · Sedentary

Enrolled (actual)
307
Serious AEs
22.2%
Results posted
Jul 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Daily Minutes of Physical Activity — 50.03; 39.19 minutes

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Physical Activity (Behavioral); Group educational sessions (Behavioral); Phone counseling call (Behavioral); Peer Mentoring (Behavioral); Policy Change (Behavioral); Support (Behavioral); Tailored environmental resources (Behavioral); Health check phone call (Behavioral); Pedometer (Behavioral)
Age
Older Adult · 65+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Primary completion
Jul 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Daily Minutes of Physical Activity
59.46; 39.24
PRIMARY
Daily Minutes of Physical Activity
59.46; 39.24
PRIMARY
Minutes of Light to Moderate Physical Activity
56.79; 38.70

Summary

The purpose of this study was to assess whether a 6-month multilevel physical activity intervention can significantly increase physical activity levels in sedentary adults, 65 and older, living in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Sedentary residents (N=307) in 11 CCRCs received the multilevel MIPARC intervention or a control health education program for 6 months. A group randomized control design was employed with site as the unit of randomization. The intervention was delivered through group sessions, phone calls, printed materials, tailored signage and mapping and targeted peer led advocacy efforts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Over the age of 65
  • Able to walk 20 meters independently (without human assistance, can use cane/walker)
  • Able to speak and read in English
  • No cognitive, vision or hearing impairments that would prevent provision of informed consent, comprehension of instructions, completion of surveys and participation in phone conversations
  • Able to complete the Timed Up and Go Test to assess falls risk within 30 seconds
  • Live within the selected retirement community (facility-dwelling) Able to hold brief conversation over the telephone.
  • Will be in San Diego for the duration of the study
  • Provision of consent to participate
  • Willing to wear a pedometer, accelerometer and GPS device
  • Willing to complete all surveys and attend weekly meetings
  • No history of falls in previous that resulted in an injury or hospitalization in the past 12 months
  • Physician clearance to participate

Exclusion Criteria

  • Inability to give informed, voluntary consent
  • Inability to complete assessments
  • Lack of written physician consent to participate in unsupervised light-to-moderate intensity walking
  • Inability to speak and read English
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01155011). 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.

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