The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Strength, Balance, Fall Risk and Life Satisfaction

September 21, 2018 updated by: California State University, Northridge

The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors & Life Satisfaction

The hypothesis of this study is that participation in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Bone Builders program 1 hour, twice per week, for 12 weeks may result in significant positive changes to the health status of older adult participants as demonstrated by increased leg strength and walking speed, improved balance and balance confidence, and enhanced life satisfaction. These improvements may lead to a reduction in risk of falls.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of the RSVP Bone Builders program, to document benefits this program may have for older adults and also provide additional evidence that further confirms the importance of exercise for the older adult population. Exercise has the potential to reduce falls, injuries, emergency room visits, surgeries, insurance costs, and improve the overall quality of life in the older adult population. If the RSVP Bone Builders proves to be beneficial for older adults, the program could be recommended by healthcare and exercise professionals for their patients and clients who are at risk for falls.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

35

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
      • Ventura, California, United States, 93003
        • Equilibrium Balance Performance Center

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

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • able to walk independently with or without a cane or walker,
  • not currently participating in the RSVP Bone Builders program,
  • scoring at least 24/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and clearance of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par-Q)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • if they use a wheelchair in the community for mobility,
  • have any known neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, or other medical condition that will not allow full participation in the RSVP Bone Builders program, and
  • if the subjects score less than 24/30 on the MMSE

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: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: RSVP Bone Builder group exercise
A group of older adults who are participating in the RSVP Bone Builder group exercise.
Other: RSVP Bone Builders Group Exercise

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
10 Meter Walking Test
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures gait speed
12 weeks
Timed Up and Go Test
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures gait speed & fall risk
12 weeks
Five Time Sit to Stand Test
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures leg strength & fall risk
12 weeks
Computerized Dynamic Posturography with NeuroCom Smart Equitest
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures balance abilities & fall risk
12 weeks
Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures balance abilities & fall risk
12 weeks
Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures balance confidence & fall risk
12 weeks
Satisfaction with Life Scale
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measures life satisfaction
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

California State University, Northridge

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jillian Giannini, California State University, Northridge

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 (Actual)

April 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 3, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 3, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

May 4, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 25, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2018

Last Verified

September 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1516-091

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