Activity, Gait, and Efficacy (AGE II): Functional Limitations and Quality of Life

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Aging

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a DVD-delivered, home-based, six-month physical activity intervention for older adults. A comparative effectiveness study of the FlexToBa DVD exercise program will be conducted in 2014.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01030419

Run by

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

People needed

410

Starts

2010-02-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-02-23

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• being non-active, defined as reporting not engaging in regular activity (30 minutes accumulated per day) on more than two days of the week in the prior six months;
• aged 65 - 85 years;
• capable of participation in a program of flexibility,
• toning and balance without exacerbating any pre-existing conditions;
• able to obtain medical clearance for physical activity.

You may not qualify if…

• self-reported physical activity on a regular basis within the last six months (2 times or more per week);
• any physical disability that strictly prohibits stretching, strengthening and balance exercises;
• no regular access to a television;
• unable to successfully answer 21 out of 39 questions on the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status questionnaire (TICS-M).

Where it is running

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Urbana, Illinois, United States

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