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NCT Number: NCT01579240

Internet Intervention Promotes Physical Activity in Sedentary Older Adults

This study evaluated the efficacy of a 12-week Internet intervention to help sedentary older adults adopt and maintain an exercise regimen. A total of 368 men and women over 55 years of age (x = 60.3; SD 4.9 ) were recruited and screened on line. They randomized into treatment and control groups and assessed at pre-test, 12 weeks, and at six months.

The multivariate model was significant at posttest (p = .001; large effect size) and at six months (p = .001; medium effect size). At posttest, intervention participation showed significant improvement on 13 of 14 outcome measures compared to the control group. At six months, treatment group participants were found to maintain large gains compared to the Ctrl participants on all 14 measures.

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Key information

Conditions

Exercise Behavior Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior Sedentary Older Adults

Age range

55 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

ORCAS

Eugene, Oregon, 97401, United States

About this study

Based on the treatment group users self reported fitness level, activity goals, and self-identified barriers to exercise, the program helped users select exercise activities in the areas of endurance, flexibility, strengthening, and balance enhancement. They returned weekly for automated video and text support and education, with the option to change or increase in their exercise plan, and on-going problem solving to overcome barriers to exercise.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • > 54 years of age;
  • < 61 minutes of exercise per week;
  • internet connection; email address

Exclusion criteria

  • too young;
  • too active;
  • no web access;
  • no email

Treatment and study plan

Internet exercise program

Other

12 voluntary weekly visits to website

Primary outcomes

  1. Cardiovascular exercise

    Time frame: Baseline-6 months

    Self report: minutes/week

Secondary outcomes

  1. Psycho-social measures (attitudes, knowledge, self efficacy, intentions)

    Time frame: Baseline - 6 months.

    Self rated survey items

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.

Industry

Collaborators

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Registry information

Official study title

Internet Intervention Promotes Physical Activity

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2006
Study completion
2006
First posted
Apr 17, 2012
Registry last updated
Apr 17, 2012

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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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