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NCT Number: NCT01616433

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program & "10 Keys" to Healthy Aging--Prevention Research Center

Older adults are at high risk for loss of independence because of age-related chronic health conditions. Of these chronic conditions, arthritis accounts for the largest proportion of the disability in the community. The investigators propose to target older adults who have self-reported arthritis or joint pain for dissemination of a disability prevention program. The program will be a collaborative effort of the Arthritis Foundation, the investigators Prevention Research Center staff and other key partners in the community. The project will develop information needed to provide guidance for implementation of the investigators intervention by other agencies and organizations. As a major thrust of the investigators CDC Prevention Research Center, the investigators have developed a comprehensive program focused on preventing disease and disability in older adults: the "10 Keys to Healthy Aging". Each of the 10 Keys disseminates proven approaches and current recommendations for prevention in older adults, focusing on age 65+ but also addressing age 50-65 years. The overall objective is to determine if an integrated evidence based exercise intervention (AFEP) combined with health education on preventive practices for older adults ("10 Keys") is more effective for improving mobility and risk factors for mobility disability and use of preventive services compared to exercise alone (AFEP). The investigators will also propose to evaluate the impact of geographic location on outcomes and overall sustainability of the program.

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Key information

Conditions

Arthritis Cardiovascular Diseases Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hypertension Joint Diseases Metabolic Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Preventive Behaviors Vascular Diseases

Age range

50 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Community sites

Allegheny County Primarily, Pennsylvania, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 50+ years old
  • Attends at last one exercise class in a 10 week program

Exclusion criteria

  • On oxygen
  • Hospitalized for cardiac event in past 6 months (at least 1 overnight)
  • Had major surgery in past 6 months

Treatment and study plan

AFEP

Behavioral

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (10 weeks, twice a week, 60 minutes per session)

Other names: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (10 weeks, twice a week, 60 minutes per session)

"10 Keys" to Healthy Aging

Behavioral

"10 Keys" to Healthy Aging. 10 week program, twice a week, 75 minutes per session.

Primary outcomes

  1. Preventive Behaviors

    Time frame: 1 year

    Measuring preventive behaviors emphasized by the "10 Keys" to Healthy Aging, such as cancer screenings, controlling blood pressure, immunizations, etc.

  2. Joint Pain & Stiffness

    Time frame: 1 year

    Self-reported joint pain and stiffness, as measured by the WOMAC.

  3. Cholesterol (LDL)

    Time frame: 1 year

    LDL cholesterol

  4. Glucose

    Time frame: 1 year

    Fasting glucose

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Other

Collaborators

  • Arthritis Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program & "10 Keys" to Healthy Aging

Acronym: AFEP+10 Keys

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 11, 2012
Registry last updated
Dec 18, 2014

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