N/A
Completed N=307
Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities
Physical Activity · Blood Pressure · Physical Functioning · quality of life
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01155011 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
307
Serious AEs
22.2%
Results posted
Jul 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Daily Minutes of Physical Activity — 50.03; 39.19 minutes
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Daily Minutes of Physical Activity |
59.46; 39.24 | — |
| PRIMARY Minutes of Light to Moderate Physical Activity |
56.79; 38.70 | — |
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
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. Informational only — not medical advice.