Sit Less for Successful Aging

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Conditions studied: Sedentary Lifestyle

In brief

The objective of this pilot study is to quantify patterns of activity and sedentary behavior in independent living residents and to collect preliminary data on the feasibility of reducing sedentary behavior using a 12-week, behavioral intervention in older adults. We will also measure the effects of reducing sedentary behavior on physical function, sleep, quality of life, energy/mood, pain and blood pressure. Participants will act as their own controls through the use of a double baseline period to examine stability of the physical activity and outcome measures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03537677

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

24

Starts

2017-05-09

Expected to finish

2017-10-03

Last updated by the study team

2018-05-25

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Age ≥ 60 years
• Reside in an independent living facility
• Ability to walk approximately 100 feet (length of a hallway) with or without an assistive device

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to provide informed consent
• Presence of a comorbid medical condition that would limit ability to stand and perform light activity (e.g. recent orthopedic injury/surgery involving the lower extremities, currently undergoing treatment for cancer,acute cardiovascular conditions)
• Presence of a skin condition that would prohibit the use of an activity device attached with medical tape to the thigh (e.g. open wound on the thigh, skin infection on the lower extremity)

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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