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NCT Number: NCT02433249

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Accidental Falls Behavior Sedentary Behavior Sedentary Lifestyle

Age range

70 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

About this study

The intervention being developed, Ready~Steady, combines 3 components; a) interpersonal motivation, b) intrapersonal motivation, and c) physical activity. Theoretical concepts from the wellness motivation theory are (a) translated into intervention strategies; and (b) operationalized as variables to form a basis for evaluating this intervention. The overall objective is to advance the development of Ready~Steady by assessing the impact of its motivation components.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • ≥ 70 years, level of physical activity (strength training and aerobic) below national recommendations

Exclusion criteria

  • Dementia, recent injury or surgery, unable to participate in light-moderately intense exercise

Treatment and study plan

1 Physical Activity

Behavioral

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

Other names: Otago

Interpersonal Motivation

Behavioral

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

Intrapersonal Motivation

Behavioral

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in self-reported physical activity behavior

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Questionnaire

  2. Change in objectively measured physical activity behavior

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Accelerometers built in to Fitbit Ones

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in functional strength and balance

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Short Physical Performance Battery

  2. Change in functional strength and balance

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Timed Up and Go

  3. Change in the number of community resources used for physical activity

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Number of community resources identified and used: 2 item survey

  4. Change in social support for fall-reducing physical activities

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Social support for exercise: Survey

  5. Change in readiness

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Index of Readiness

  6. Change in self-regulation

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Index of Self-Regulation

  7. Change in self-reported lower extremity function

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    Neuro-QOL SF v1.0 - LEx Fnct (Mobility)

  8. Change in self-reported ability to participate in social activities

    Time frame: Baseline; 1 week post; 6 months post

    PROMIS SF v2.0 - Ability to Participate Social 4a

Other outcomes

  1. Technology acceptability and utility

    Time frame: 1 week post; 6 months post

    10 item survey addressing wearable technology's learnability, utility and role in supporting individual motivation

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Minnesota

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Enhancing Motivation for Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Wellness Intervention.

Acronym: ReadySteady

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
May 4, 2015
Registry last updated
Nov 1, 2019

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