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NCT Number: NCT02762305

The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Strength, Balance, Fall Risk and Life Satisfaction

The hypothesis of this study is that participation in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Bone Builders program 1 hour, twice per week, for 12 weeks may result in significant positive changes to the health status of older adult participants as demonstrated by increased leg strength and walking speed, improved balance and balance confidence, and enhanced life satisfaction. These improvements may lead to a reduction in risk of falls.

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Key information

Conditions

Exercise Behavior Motor Activity Personal Satisfaction

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Equilibrium Balance Performance Center

Ventura, California, 93003, United States

About this study

The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of the RSVP Bone Builders program, to document benefits this program may have for older adults and also provide additional evidence that further confirms the importance of exercise for the older adult population. Exercise has the potential to reduce falls, injuries, emergency room visits, surgeries, insurance costs, and improve the overall quality of life in the older adult population. If the RSVP Bone Builders proves to be beneficial for older adults, the program could be recommended by healthcare and exercise professionals for their patients and clients who are at risk for falls.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • able to walk independently with or without a cane or walker,
  • not currently participating in the RSVP Bone Builders program,
  • scoring at least 24/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and clearance of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par-Q)

Exclusion criteria

  • if they use a wheelchair in the community for mobility,
  • have any known neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, or other medical condition that will not allow full participation in the RSVP Bone Builders program, and
  • if the subjects score less than 24/30 on the MMSE

Treatment and study plan

RSVP Bone Builders Group Exercise

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. 10 Meter Walking Test

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures gait speed

  2. Timed Up and Go Test

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures gait speed & fall risk

  3. Five Time Sit to Stand Test

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures leg strength & fall risk

  4. Computerized Dynamic Posturography with NeuroCom Smart Equitest

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures balance abilities & fall risk

  5. Berg Balance Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures balance abilities & fall risk

  6. Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures balance confidence & fall risk

  7. Satisfaction with Life Scale

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Measures life satisfaction

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

California State University, Northridge

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors & Life Satisfaction

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
May 4, 2016
Registry last updated
Sep 25, 2018

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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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