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Developing a Intervention to Enhance Motivation for Physical Activities Known to Reduce Fall Risk

NCT02433249 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 103

Last updated 2019-11-01

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Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to develop an intervention, based on empirical evidence and health-related behavioral change theory, to enhance motivation for engaging in fall-reducing physical activities.

Conditions

  • Accidental Falls
  • Sedentary Lifestyle

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

1 Physical Activity

Fall reducing strength (5), balance (12) and flexibility (4) exercises as well as walking. Participants were also given a Fitbit One with instructions on how to use

BEHAVIORAL

Interpersonal Motivation

Strategies used to support Interpersonal motivational targets include: a) discuss and model ways to provide and receive more support for physical activity, b) identify environmental barriers to being physically active, c) problem-solve environmental and social barriers to being physically active, d) use and create new resources that support physical activity behavior

BEHAVIORAL

Intrapersonal Motivation

Strategies used to support intrapersonal motivation included a) use of the goal attainment scale, b) facilitating the formation of action plans, c) identify and problem solve personal barriers to being active, d) identify satisfying aspects of being active, e) self-evaluate physical activity patterns and progress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Siobhan K McMahon, PhD · University of Minnesota

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-04-30
Primary Completion
2015-06-30
Completion
2015-06-30

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