N/A N=38 Randomized Single-blind

Reducing Sedentary Behavior vs. Increasing Physical Activity in Older Adults

Sedentary Lifestyle

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2016

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Objectively Monitored Sedentary Behavior — -0.1; 0.6 hours/day

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Reducing sedentary behavior group (Other); Moderate-to-vigorous activity group (Other)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 60+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Primary completion: Nov 2014

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in Objectively Monitored Sedentary Behavior	-0.1; 0.6	—
SECONDARY Change in Physical Function (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB])	0.2; 0.5	—
SECONDARY Change in Objectively-monitored Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity	75; -7	—

Summary

This study is a randomized trial that will compare the effects of two, 12-week activity interventions on patterns of physical activity, physical health, and quality of life measures in 40 older adults who are able to walk for exercise. One intervention will target 150 minutes per week of home-based moderate exercise (e.g. brisk walking), consistent with current recommendations. The other intervention will target a decrease in time spent in sedentary behaviors (e.g. sitting) of 60 minutes per day. Both interventions will wear an activity armband which will allow them to self-monitor their activity or sedentary behavior in real time using a smartphone. The armband will also provide objective data to an interventionist that will facilitate the intervention. The main outcome will be time spent in moderate exercise.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Age ≥60 years
Currently engage in 3 alcoholic beverages per day

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