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NCT Number: NCT05801445

Increasing Movement and Exercise in Geriatric Patients Through Large-Scaled Creative Occupation Interventions

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two different types of activities in improving physical fitness in older adults. The main question it aims to answer is whether a person completing a large-scaled art project has similar physical improvements as a person completing a more traditional exercise program.

Participants will be asked to either stand for up to an hour while completing a painting across a large canvas or stand for up to an hour while doing body weight exercises. Researchers will compare the painting group to the exercise group to see if physical improvements are the same or different.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Fitness in Older Adults

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Crowne Health Services

Citronelle, Alabama, 36522, United States

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether large-scaled creative occupations, such as painting large paintings, would be equally, if not more beneficial than traditional exercise for older adults. Painting on large mural-sized paintings will simulate the participation of endurance heavy, physically demanding tasks. This is because to complete the task, participants will be required to reach to cover the canvas, stand for extended periods of time, and perform repetitive movements. It is hypothesized that this activity will increase active range of motion, strength, endurance, balance, as well as motivation to participate in physical activity by providing a more enjoyable, alternative form of exercise.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Exclusion criteria

  • Individuals unable to stand with minimal support

Treatment and study plan

Occupation-based activity

Behavioral

Painting large-scale canvas

Body-Weight Exercise

Behavioral

Body-weight exercises designed for older adults

Primary outcomes

  1. Upper extremity active range of motion

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Degrees goniometry

  2. Upper and lower extremity strength

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Manual muscle test

  3. Standing balance

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Functional reach test

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self-motivation

    Time frame: 10 weeks

    Questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Apr 6, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 28, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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