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Home-based HIFST for Older Adults to Prevent Functional Decline

NCT05266911 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2023-09-21

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

After an injury, an older adult may experience changes to how they complete their daily activities and participate in physical activity. Changes in how or how often an older adult performs an activity (such as climbing the stairs) can be warning signs of increased future difficulties. The purpose of this study is to prevent this decline by providing an exercise program for older adults experiencing these changes. This pilot study will determine if a 12-week home-based high intensity functional strength training (HIFST) program is feasible for older adults who have had an injury from a slip, trip, or fall. HIFST involves combining periods of performing 'hard' everyday movements to build strength (for example standing and sitting from a chair) with periods of rest or 'easy' activity. Feasibility will be determined based on the amount of recommended exercise sessions people complete, the ability to enroll participants and have them finish the program, as well as demonstration of safety. The study will also measure the effects on physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and enjoyment. Interviews with participants in the HIFST program will be conducted after the 12-weeks to gather information on their experience, opinions, likes/dislikes, and suggestions. All this information will be used to guide a future larger study to determine effectiveness.

Conditions

  • Mobility Limitation
  • Fall Injury
  • Slip and Fall

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

high-intensity functional strength training

HIFST is an exercise program using an interval format: alternating periods of high intensity/'hard' exercise using everyday lower-extremity based strength-building movements (e.g., sit to stand) with periods of light/'easy' activity. High-intensity is individualized based on the use of a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale. The program includes a warm-up and cool-down and will be completed in participant's homes 3 days per week.

BEHAVIORAL

Lower extremity stretching

Lower extremity stretching program to be completed by participants at home 3 days per week.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Julie Richardson, PhD · McMaster University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-21
Primary Completion
2023-08-27
Completion
2023-09-15

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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