effect of combined physical activity intervention on the physical fitness of elderly couples, using the actor-partner interdependence model (APIM)

Investigating the effect of combined physical activity intervention on the physical fitness of elderly couples, using the actor-partner interdependence model (APIM)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20111017007816N24

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-07

Start date

2025-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

the physical fitness of elderly couples.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The educational intervention for elderly couples will be conducted using the "Actor-Partner Interdependence" model, which is a model for explaining the level of int

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 74 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age (60–74 years) for at least one of the spouses. Willingness to participate in the study. Being covered by the Shiraz Farzanegan Foundation or the Shiraz Department of Education and Veterans Affairs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have regular exercise habits Having restrictions on physical activity by a doctor

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical activity levels of the elderly using a combined physical activity intervention applied from the APIM model. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the physical activity intervention) and 1 month after the end of the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Physical activity level of the elderly using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire.;Couples' physical fitness status using an applied hybrid physical activity intervention from the APIM model. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the physical activity intervention) and 1 month after the end of the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Measuring physical fitness components using the 6-minute walk test, dynamometer, sit-to-reach test, TUG test,.	—

Measure

Time frame

Physical activity levels of the elderly using a combined physical activity intervention applied from the APIM model. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the physical activity intervention) and 1 month after the end of the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Physical activity level of the elderly using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) questionnaire.;Couples' physical fitness status using an applied hybrid physical activity intervention from the APIM model. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the start of the physical activity intervention) and 1 month after the end of the educational intervention. Method of measurement: Measuring physical fitness components using the 6-minute walk test, dynamometer, sit-to-reach test, TUG test,.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahin Nazari

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

manazari@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3725 1005

Outcome results

None listed

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