Physical Activity on Prescription in Overweight Older Adults

This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of individualized physical activity on prescription (PAP) in older overweight adults. The primary hypothesis is that an individualized prescription of physical activity increases physical activity level in overweight older adults after 6 months. Secondary hypothesis are that the increased physical activity level will improve cardio metabolic risk factors and quality of life.

200 women and men, aged 65 with low physical activity level, overweight, and abdominal obesity, will be randomized to an intervention group or a control group. The control group receives general information about physical activity and registration of physical activity level for one week. The intervention group receives in addition an individualized physical activity on prescription with patient-centered counseling.

After six months both groups go through the same health check-up as at baseline and follow-ups take place after 12 and 24 months.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Physical Activity Level Body Weight Central Obesity Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Metabolic Syndrome Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Obesity, Abdominal Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

65 year–69 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

BMI between 25 and 40
waist circumference over 88 cm for women and 102 cm for men
basically healthy
mostly sedentary in their leisure time

Exclusion criteria

current heart disease
tablet or insulin treated diabetes type 2
cancer
other chronic serious illness

Treatment and study plan

Physical activity on prescription

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

physical activity level

Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

cardiometabolic risk factors

Time frame: 6 months

Other outcomes

Quality of life

Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karolinska Institutet

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Registry information

Official study title

Physical Activity in Prevention and Treatment of Overweight, Central Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome - a Randomised Controlled Study in Overweight 65 Year Old Women and Men

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Dec 19, 2014
Registry last updated: Dec 19, 2014

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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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