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NCT Number: NCT01748461

Objective Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Elderly

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of a cycle ergometer program on physical activity and physical fitness in elderly (65+). Therefore, physical activity, physical fitness and functionality are measured at baseline, after 10 weeks (after the intervention period), after 6 months and after 1 year.

Different coaching techniques (to promote the use of a cycle ergometer and cycle ergometer program) will also be evaluated. What is the best (coaching) approach for long-term adherence (physical activity)?

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Key information

Conditions

Elderly Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Leuven, 3001, Belgium

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 65 yrs
  • residents of a service flat
  • No frequent use of bike / cycle ergometer

Exclusion criteria

  • recent cardiovascular event or fracture
  • vestibular or thrombotic disorder
  • severe dementia
  • need for oxygen supplementation during daily activities

Treatment and study plan

Structured intervention

Behavioral

3x/week - 10 weeks - Support by fitness instructor - Individualised exercise program (cycle ergometer)

Coach intervention

Behavioral

promote autonomy - 4 visits during 10 weeks - Support by coach (encouragement) - Individualised exercise program

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in objective and subjective measures of degree of physical activity

    Time frame: baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

    Physical activity will be measured using a standardized questionnaire and a Sensewear. A Sensewear is an activity monitor (accelerometer) carried on the upper arm during several days and registers the amount of physical activity.

  2. Change in objective measures of physical fitness

    Time frame: baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

    Physical fitness will be measured using a standardized Six-Minute Walk Test and a Six-Minute Cycle Test.

  3. Change in objective measures of functionality

    Time frame: baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

    Functionality will be measured using the standardized The Physical Performance Test and 2 strength tests (hand grip and knee extension).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in mental well-being

    Time frame: baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

    Standardized questionnaire

  2. Change in motivation to be physically active

    Time frame: baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

    Standardized questionnaire

  3. Change in self-efficacy to be physically active

    Time frame: baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year

    Standardized questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Dec 12, 2012
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2014

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