Reducing Sedentary Behavior vs. Increasing Physical Activity in Older Adults

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Sedentary Lifestyle

In brief

This study is a randomized trial that will compare the effects of two, 12-week activity interventions on patterns of physical activity, physical health, and quality of life measures in 40 older adults who are able to walk for exercise. One intervention will target 150 minutes per week of home-based moderate exercise (e.g. brisk walking), consistent with current recommendations. The other intervention will target a decrease in time spent in sedentary behaviors (e.g. sitting) of 60 minutes per day. Both interventions will wear an activity armband which will allow them to self-monitor their activity or sedentary behavior in real time using a smartphone. The armband will also provide objective data to an interventionist that will facilitate the intervention. The main outcome will be time spent in moderate exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02146001

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

38

Starts

2014-01-01

Expected to finish

2014-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-08-19

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥60 years
• Currently engage in <60 minutes of MVPA per week
• Ability to complete a 400 meter walk test without an assistive device
• Access to a computer and compatible smartphone (Andriod or iPhone) for the use of the BodyMedia® Fit System to monitor Moderate -to - Vigorous physical activity or sedentary behavior
• Ability to provide medical clearance to participate in this study from their primary care physician

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to provide informed consent
• Household member on study staff
• Current or planned enrollment in another physical activity or weight loss program
• Cardiovascular event (heart attack, stroke, heart failure, revascularization procedure) in the last 6 months
• Current use of beta-blockers or other medication that could affect heart rate
• Currently treated for psychological issues, or taking psychotropic medications within the previous 6 months
• Comorbid condition that would limit participation in exercise (e.g. uncontrolled hypertension, severe arthritis, use of a assistive mobility device, currently undergoing treatment for cancer)
• >3 alcoholic beverages per day

Where it is running

• Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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