The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health After Discharge From Hospital

August 23, 2012 updated by: Oslo University Hospital

The Aim of the Study is to Evaluate the Effect of Aerobic Fitness Training on Mental Health (Health-related Quality of Life), Cognitive and Physical Capacity in Older People Discharged From Hospital.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aerobic fitness training on mental health (health-related quality of life),cognitive and physical capacity in older people discharge from hospital and to assess if further aerobic training at home enhances the effect.

Design: Randomized controlled trial conducted at Oslo University Hospital, department of Medicine in conjunction with Oslo University College. The subjects will be randomized into one intervention group (training group) or one control group.

Outcome measure:

Health-related quality of life Physical function Cognitive capacity Physical activity Body composition Physical activity level

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Research has indicated that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective intervention to maintain and enhance cognitive and physical function in older individuals.Despite good evidence regarding the positive effects of exercise, a sedentary or inactive lifestyle is common among people over 65 years of old, especially among persons with chronic diseases. Research shows that good mental health and physical capacity is of vital importance for living independently in the community and we know that participation in physical activity offers good opportunities to extend years of active independent life. Nevertheless our knowledge is sparse regarding the evidence of effective programs for health promotion in groups of elderly, especially after discharge from hospital. Our knowledge is also sparse as to which intervention program is the most effective, group-based training or home- based training.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

116

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

  • Norway
      • Oslo, Norway
        • Oslo University Hospital

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

70 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 70 years or older
  • Be able to perform the Timed Up and Go test without use of assistive device

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic disease with expected lifespan < 1 year
  • Exercise regularly more than twice a week
  • Cognitive impairment MMS < 24
  • Assessed by a doctor not to tolerate aerobic exercises
  • Exercise limiting cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Training follow-up after discharge
Aerobic training Home-program
Other: Aerobic training
Group-based Aerobic Interval Training twice a week in 12 weeks, based on the Ulleval model. The Norwegian Ulleval Model is a group-based aerobic interval training program which is widely used in Scandinavian hospitals for patients with coronary disease. It is designed to improve physical capacity, body awareness and emotional well-being.
Other Names:
  • 1 intervention group
  • 1 control group no follow-up

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Health-related quality of life. Short form Health Survey (SF-36, version 2
Time Frame: 3 and 12 months
3 and 12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Senior fitness test, Cognitive capacity, PASE
Time Frame: 3 and 12 months
3 and 12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Collaborators

Oslo University College

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Therese Brovold, phd student, No afflication

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

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 10, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

September 17, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 24, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 23, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2009/184a

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