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NCT Number: NCT01204567

The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health After Discharge From Hospital

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aerobic fitness training on mental health (health-related quality of life),cognitive and physical capacity in older people discharge from hospital and to assess if further aerobic training at home enhances the effect.

Design: Randomized controlled trial conducted at Oslo University Hospital, department of Medicine in conjunction with Oslo University College. The subjects will be randomized into one intervention group (training group) or one control group.

Outcome measure:

Health-related quality of life Physical function Cognitive capacity Physical activity Body composition Physical activity level

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Key information

Conditions

Quality of Life

Age range

70 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Oslo University Hospital

Oslo, Norway

About this study

Research has indicated that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective intervention to maintain and enhance cognitive and physical function in older individuals.Despite good evidence regarding the positive effects of exercise, a sedentary or inactive lifestyle is common among people over 65 years of old, especially among persons with chronic diseases. Research shows that good mental health and physical capacity is of vital importance for living independently in the community and we know that participation in physical activity offers good opportunities to extend years of active independent life. Nevertheless our knowledge is sparse regarding the evidence of effective programs for health promotion in groups of elderly, especially after discharge from hospital. Our knowledge is also sparse as to which intervention program is the most effective, group-based training or home- based training.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 70 years or older
  • Be able to perform the Timed Up and Go test without use of assistive device

Exclusion criteria

  • Chronic disease with expected lifespan < 1 year
  • Exercise regularly more than twice a week
  • Cognitive impairment MMS < 24
  • Assessed by a doctor not to tolerate aerobic exercises
  • Exercise limiting cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease

Treatment and study plan

Aerobic training

Other

Group-based Aerobic Interval Training twice a week in 12 weeks, based on the Ulleval model. The Norwegian Ulleval Model is a group-based aerobic interval training program which is widely used in Scandinavian hospitals for patients with coronary disease. It is designed to improve physical capacity, body awareness and emotional well-being.

Other names: 1 intervention group, 1 control group no follow-up

Primary outcomes

  1. Health-related quality of life. Short form Health Survey (SF-36, version 2

    Time frame: 3 and 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Senior fitness test, Cognitive capacity, PASE

    Time frame: 3 and 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Oslo University College

Registry information

Official study title

The Aim of the Study is to Evaluate the Effect of Aerobic Fitness Training on Mental Health (Health-related Quality of Life), Cognitive and Physical Capacity in Older People Discharged From Hospital.

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Sep 17, 2010
Registry last updated
Aug 24, 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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