Intervention Study of Mind-Body Physical Activity in Frail Institutionalized Elderly

May 18, 2009 updated by: Association de Recherche Gerontologique

A Randomized Interventional Study of a Cognition-Action Physical Activity and Adapted Tai-Chi in Frail Institutionalized Elderly

Few previous studies have explored the effects of mind body approaches on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in frail elderly. Cognition and action are an inseparable whole while functioning. A new intervention-based approach using familiarity based movements and a non-judgmental approach was labeled "cognition-action." The investigators aimed to explore the effects of two different mind-body exercise types on (HRQoL) in frail institutionalized elderly.

The investigators' main hypothesis is that adaptated physical activity in frail institutionalized elderly can improve HRQoL.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

160

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

  • France
    • Gironde
      • Bordeaux, Gironde, France, 33604
        • Hopital Xavier Arnozan, CHU de Bordeaux

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 and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Aged 65 and older
  • Institutionalized
  • Ability to get up alone or with technical or human help if necessary and ability to understand basic motor commands
  • Have given a signed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Terminally ill and bedridden patients
  • Unable or unwilling to sign the consent
  • Have participated in a study in the past 3 month

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: C
Control
Experimental: CA
Cognition and action are an inseparable whole while functioning, a new intervention based approach using familiarity based movements and non judgmental approach was labeled "cognition-action".
Behavioral: Mind-body exercises
Active Comparator: AT
Adapted Tai Chi is based on Tai Chi like movements
Behavioral: Adapted Tai-chi

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
MOS SF-12

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Timed Up and Go test

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Association de Recherche Gerontologique

Collaborators

Conseil Régional d'Aquitaine (France)

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 15, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 15, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

February 26, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 19, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 18, 2009

Last Verified

May 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • AGR-2006-01-Etude MARGE

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