Sedentary women over 70 years of age Not Applicable Lack of exercise
Conditions
Interventions
The participants will be randomised to one of the following 3 arms:
Arm 1: Advice and pedometer
Arm 2: Advice only
Arm 3: Control group
Arms 1 and 2 receive tailored advice at the baseline session
Sponsors
University of Dundee (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged 70 years or over 2. Insufficiently active or sedentary (no participation in moderate-intensity physical activity of at least 30 minutes at least 5 days per week, or at least 20 minutes of continuous vigorous-intensity activity 3 or more times per week)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women fulfilling recommended physical activity recommendations 2. Resident of institutional care 3. Housebound (so unable to increase outdoor walking) 4. Moderate to severe cognitive impairment precluding informed consent 5. Visually impaired (unable to read pedometer count) 6. Wheelchair bound 7. Unwilling to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in daily activity levels by accelerometry | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will be assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months: 1. Lower limb function (a validated 12-point performance score) 2. Health related quality of life (the Euroquol questionnaire) 3. Depression (the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale ([HADS]) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed