Effect of a structured aerobic exercise programme in managing fatigue among community dwelling older adults with multicomorbidities

Effect of a structured aerobic exercise programme in managing fatigue among community dwelling older adults with multicomorbidities by a prospective randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR-IIR-16009056

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2016-08-18

Start date

2016-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-09-24

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Conditions

multicomorbidities

Interventions

Two groups:Structured aerobic exercise moderate intensity as determined by Borg scale of Perceived Exertion, 12 weeks, 3 times per week versus health talks 1 hour per each session, total 6 sessions, 1

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Chinese; 2. aged 60 or above; 3. able to communicate; 4. Abbreviated Mental Test score equal or greater than 6; 5. score of reduced activity subscale of Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory >=10.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. visually imparied; 2. auditory imparied; 3. inability to walk; 4. have pre-existing psychiatric diagnosis; 5. bedbound; 6. musculoskeletal contracture; 7. acute exacerbation of osteoarthritis; 8. received cancer treatments in the past 24 months; 9. have advanced or terminal malignancies as being labelled as supportive or terminal care by qualified physicians; 10. received operation in the past 6 months; 11. participate in other structured exercise programme.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
fatigue;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
mood status;exercise tolerance capacity;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLeong Tat Chan

The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

1006696971@link.cuhk.edu.hk+852 60953710

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026