Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Older Adults

June 26, 2012 updated by: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the validity of 2 objective measures of physical activity among older adults. In addition, the investigators will examine the influence of functionality, walking aids, walking speed and step length on the accuracy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

90

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

  • Belgium
      • Leuven, Belgium, 3000
        • Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

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

66 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Older adults (> 70 years)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • > 70 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • recent cardiovascular event
  • vestibular disorder or fracture (4 months)
  • severe dementia
  • oxygen supplementation during daily activities
  • not able to perform daily activities

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
elderly (> 70 y)

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

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

November 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 13, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 13, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

June 15, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 28, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 26, 2012

Last Verified

June 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ML7732

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