Topic: Elderly, mobility, physical function, exercise, physical activity
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to:
1. Control arm: Provided with a general health education booklet containing information on a healthy lifestyle. Participants will be advised to maintain
Study Entry: Single randomisation only
(previous text: Follow Up Length: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Study Entry: Single randomisation only)
Sponsors
University of Malaya (Malaysia)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Current inclusion criteria as of 22/09/2014: Participants will be included if they: 1. Are aged 60 years and above 2. Are residing in a low-cost government-subsidised flat in Klang Valley 3. Are independently mobile with a walking speed of <1.24 m/s for females and <1.33 m/s for males 4. Are willing and able to attend a one-hour session, twice weekly for 6 weeks 5. Do not suffer from unstable cardiovascular disease, other uncontrolled chronic conditions, recent fractures and musculoskeletal diseases Previous inclusion criteria: Participants will be included if they: 1. Are aged 60 years and above 2. Are residing in a low-cost government-subsidised flat in Kuala Lumpur 3. Are independently mobile with a walking speed of less than 0.8 m/s 4. Are willing and able to attend a one-hour session, twice weekly for 6 weeks 5. Do not suffer from unstable cardiovascular disease, other uncontrolled chronic conditions, recent fractures and musculoskeletal diseases
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Current exclusion criteria as of 22/09/2014: 1. Older people who are already involved or participating in any form of structured exercise programme 2. Unable to participate in the 6 weeks multicomponent exercise and therapeutic lifestyle intervention programme 3. Cognitively impaired 4. Have uncontrolled medical condition(s) Previous exclusion criteria: 1. Older people who are already involved or participating in any form of exercise programme 2. Unable to participate in the 6 weeks multicomponent exercise and therapeutic lifestyle intervention programme 3. Cognitively impaired 4. Have uncontrolled medical condition(s)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current primary outcome measures as of 22/09/2014: Physical function: 4-meter gait speed Timepoint(s): Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 3 months and 6 months follow-up Previous primary outcome measures: Physical function: Objective measurements: 4-meter gait speed, grip strength and TUG test Subjective measurements: Activities of daily living (KATZ-ADL), Lawton?s Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) and physical functioning in SF-12 Timepoint(s): Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current secondary outcome measures as of 22/09/2014: Objective measurements: grip strength and body composition (BIA) Subjective measurements: 1. Activities of daily living (KATZ-ADL) 2. Lawton?s Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) 3. Physical activity readiness (PAR-Q+) 4. Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) 5. Quality of Life (SF-12) 6. Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) 7. Fear of falling 8. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) 9. Cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE) Timepoint (s): Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 3 months and 6 months follow-up Previous secondary outcome measures: 1. Physical activity readiness (PAR-Q+) 2. Quality of Life (SF-12) 3. Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) 4. Fear of Falling 5. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) 6. Cognitive function (Mini Mental State Examination, MMSE) Timepoint(s): Baseline, immediately post-intervention, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months follow-up | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Outcome results
None listed