Effects of Exercise Poles on Older Adults During Exercise Walking

April 8, 2009 updated by: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Impact of Running Poles on Older Adult Exercise Walking

This study uses a patented type of exercise poles, developed to assist runners rehabilitating from lower body injuries. These poles may offer older adults improved stability, reduced fear of falling, and lessened lower body pain when exercise walking.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Phase 1 (being concluded as of Feb 2002) used 18 older adults to investigate prototype versions of the running poles. Preliminary results, after 3 months of testing, indicate the poles are safe and effective. Phase 2 will use improved versions of the poles, which are currently in development, with a group of around 125-150 subjects over a longer length of time (12 months). Changes in walking gait quality, balance, strength, body composition, exercise adherence, and subjective perceptions of wellness will be assessed before, during, and after the 12 month exercise session.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

150

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Indiana
      • Muncie, Indiana, United States, 47306
        • School of Physical Education, Biomechanics Lab

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years to 80 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 65-80
  • Normal gait

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to walk continuously for 5 minutes
  • Contraindication from a personal physician
  • Height over 6'2" or weight over 200 lbs (due to limitations of existing pole design)
  • Mild to severe cognitive impairment

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Collaborators

Ball State University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Martin van Breems, Martinus Van Breems, Inc.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2001

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 16, 2002

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 16, 2002

First Posted (Estimate)

May 17, 2002

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 9, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 8, 2009

Last Verified

April 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • R44AR048029 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
  • NIAMS-071

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