Multilevel Intervention for Physical Activity in Retirement Communities

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Physical Activity, Blood Pressure, Physical Functioning, Quality of Life, Sedentary

In brief

The purpose of this study was to assess whether a 6-month multilevel physical activity intervention can significantly increase physical activity levels in sedentary adults, 65 and older, living in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Sedentary residents (N=307) in 11 CCRCs received the multilevel MIPARC intervention or a control health education program for 6 months. A group randomized control design was employed with site as the unit of randomization. The intervention was delivered through group sessions, phone calls, printed materials, tailored signage and mapping and targeted peer led advocacy efforts.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01155011

Run by

University of California, San Diego

People needed

307

Starts

2011-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-08-31

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Over the age of 65
• Able to walk 20 meters independently (without human assistance, can use cane/walker)
• Able to speak and read in English
• No cognitive, vision or hearing impairments that would prevent provision of informed consent, comprehension of instructions, completion of surveys and participation in phone conversations
• Able to complete the Timed Up and Go Test to assess falls risk within 30 seconds
• Live within the selected retirement community (facility-dwelling) Able to hold brief conversation over the telephone.
• Will be in San Diego for the duration of the study
• Provision of consent to participate
• Willing to wear a pedometer, accelerometer and GPS device
• Willing to complete all surveys and attend weekly meetings
• No history of falls in previous that resulted in an injury or hospitalization in the past 12 months
• Physician clearance to participate

You may not qualify if…

• Inability to give informed, voluntary consent
• Inability to complete assessments
• Lack of written physician consent to participate in unsupervised light-to-moderate intensity walking
• Inability to speak and read English

Where it is running

• University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, California, United States

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