Sisters in Motion in Sedentary Lifestyle and Inactivity - Clinical Trials Registry

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Behavioral: Sisters in Motion

Detailed Description

Sedentary lifestyles are common among older adults in the United States, especially among minority women. Regular physical activity in older adults has been shown to prevent falls, maintain functional status, prevent both dementia and osteoporosis, and decrease mortality. A review of the literature has shown that current research approaches using exercise classes as the only means of behavior change are ineffective and do not produce long-term sustainable improvement. This study is testing a culturally appropriate behavior modification intervention using 1) group prayer, 2) the development of social support and mutual responsibility for exercise, and 3) group problem solving activities to increase aerobic and strength-related activities among older African American women.

Participants randomized into the intervention arm receive a 45-minute curriculum session and a 45 minute exercise class, while those randomized into the control arm receive a 45 minute session of interactive lectures on unrelated health topics along with the 45 minute exercise class. The exercise class includes both aerobic exercise and strength training using hand-held weights.

Data is collected from pedometers worn by participants, as well as from questionnaires before and after the intervention. Blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol are measured before and after the intervention.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

104

Phase

Not Applicable

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
- California
  - Los Angeles, California, United States, 90095
    - University of California, Los Angeles

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

60 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Age greater than 60 years
Female
African American

Exclusion Criteria:

Use of walker for ambulation
Positive response on a modified Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, indicating potential risk of engaging in activity
Withdrawal by primary physician

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: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Change in weekly steps walked as measured by pedometer Time Frame: 10 weeks and 6 months	10 weeks and 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Change in weekly metabolic equivalents expended in physical activity Time Frame: 10 weeks and 6 months	10 weeks and 6 months
Change in blood pressure, weight, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol Time Frame: 10 weeks and 6 months	10 weeks and 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Obidiugwu Kenrik Duru, MD, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)