Frailty in people aged over 70 years Musculoskeletal Diseases Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
This research project will be conducted in three municipalities in the Sogn og Fjordane county. The three municipalities have approximately 16,000 residents and have representative municipal nurse and
Sponsors
Regional Research Council Vestlandet
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged >70 years 2. Living at home 3. Receiving home care due to functional and/or medical disabilities
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Serious mental disorders and/or diagnoses/conditions that prevent testing or training
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pilot study (10 weeks) In the pilot study, the primary outcome was feasibility of performing the resistance training program with frail people. Main trial (3 years): Outcomes were assessed every 6 months The primary outcome was the ability to live self-reliantly and independently in their own home. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pilot study: The following measurements were taken at baseline and after the 10 weeks of intervention. 1. Physical function assessed using time up and go, preferred and maximum walk speed, chair-raise and stair-climb) 2. Muscle strength assessed by maximal isometric contraction and rate of force development in leg and arm) 3. Daily physical activity measured by ActiGraph GT1M over a 5-day period. Main trial: Endpoints were assessed every 6 months 1. Physical function (time up and go, preferred and maximum walk speed, chair-raise and stair-climb) 2. Muscle strength (maximal isometric contraction and rate of force development in leg and arm) 3. Daily physical activity measured by ActiGraph GT1M over a 14-day period 4. Quality of life using EQ-5D-5L questionnaire 5. Fear of falling using Short FES I questionnaire | — |
Countries
Norway
Contacts
Public ContactAtle Saeterbakken
Outcome results
None listed