MedTrace Logo

Objective Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Elderly

NCT01748461 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 105

Last updated 2014-08-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of a cycle ergometer program on physical activity and physical fitness in elderly (65+). Therefore, physical activity, physical fitness and functionality are measured at baseline, after 10 weeks (after the intervention period), after 6 months and after 1 year.

Different coaching techniques (to promote the use of a cycle ergometer and cycle ergometer program) will also be evaluated. What is the best (coaching) approach for long-term adherence (physical activity)?

Conditions

  • Elderly

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Structured intervention

3x/week - 10 weeks - Support by fitness instructor - Individualised exercise program (cycle ergometer)

BEHAVIORAL

Coach intervention

promote autonomy - 4 visits during 10 weeks - Support by coach (encouragement) - Individualised exercise program

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-05-31
Primary Completion
2014-01-31
Completion
2014-04-30

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

More Related Trials

Read the full study record

This page highlights key information. For complete eligibility criteria, study locations, investigator contacts, and the full protocol, visit the original record on ClinicalTrials.gov.

View NCT01748461 on ClinicalTrials.gov