ElderlySASESNCT01248910
Health Benefits of Alpine Skiing for the Elderly
A study testing Alpine Skiing in people with Elderly and Strength, run by University of Salzburg at 1 site in Austria.
Trial summary
Older people tend to live a sedentary lifestyle which causes a loss of cardiorespiratory fitness, impaired postural stability and a increased risk of falls. Social isolation of older people leads to depression and other mental diseases. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Elderly, Strength, Exercise Capacity
- What is being tested?
- Alpine Skiing
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteAustria
- Study dates
- Dec 2008to Nov 2010
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 60-75 years of age at
- average or above average skiing ability
- average physical activity level
- willingness to ski regularly (2-3 days per week) for 12 weeks
- ability to give written informed consent
Who cannot join
- serious health problems that would make alpine skiing unjustifiable
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Austria1 site
Department of Sport Science and Christian Doppler Laboratory "Biomechanics in Skiing"
Hallein, State of Salzburg, 5400
About this study
Official title: SASES: SAlzburg Skiing in the Elderly Study: Health Benefits of Alpine Skiing for the Elderly
Older people tend to live a sedentary lifestyle which causes a loss of cardiorespiratory fitness, impaired postural stability and a increased risk of falls. Social isolation of older people leads to depression and other mental diseases. However, numerous studies show that age-related degradation processes and functional limitations can be counteracted by physical activity. Various studies show that alpine skiing is a complex sport that places demands on the cardiorespiratory, neuromuscular and sensorimotor systems. With studies providing evidence to suggest alpine skiing is an appropriate activity for elderly as a health-enhancing sport, perhaps Alpine skiing could provide the physical activity needed to counteract age-related degradation processes and loss of function. To date, there is a lack of long-term intervention studies devoted to this topic. The aim of this study was to monitor the long-term effects of skiing on the health of older people, as to age-related muscle breakdown, cardiorespiratory fitness, body stability, general mobility and the overall psychological state of the subjects.
- Conditions
- Elderly, Strength, Exercise Capacity, Postural Control
- Being tested
- Alpine Skiing
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Alpine SkiingBehavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing | Experimental | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Alpine Skiing |
| Control group | No intervention | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Nov 2010 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2008
- Primary completionNov 2010
- Study completionNov 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ElderlyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Salzburg
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Freiburg, University of Copenhagen, Paracelsus Medical University
- Investigators
- Erich Müller, PhD, Principal investigator, Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of Salzburg
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01248910
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SASES
- Acronym
- SASES
- Status last verified
- Oct 2010
- First submitted
- 24 Nov 2010
- Last updated
- 25 Nov 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Nov 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- SASES: SAlzburg Skiing in the Elderly Study: Health Benefits of Alpine Skiing for the Elderly
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01248910
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SASES / SASES
- Conditions
- Elderly, Strength, Exercise Capacity, Postural Control
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- University of SalzburgUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Freiburg, University of Copenhagen, Paracelsus Medical University
- Study start
- Dec 2008
- Primary completion
- Nov 2010 (actual)
- Study completion
- Nov 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Nov 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Older people tend to live a sedentary lifestyle which causes a loss of cardiorespiratory fitness, impaired postural stability and a increased risk of falls. Social isolation of older people leads to depression and other mental diseases. However, numerous studies show that age-related degradation processes and functional limitations can be counteracted by physical activity. Various studies show that alpine skiing is a complex sport that places demands on the cardiorespiratory, neuromuscular and sensorimotor systems. With studies providing evidence to suggest alpine skiing is an appropriate activity for elderly as a health-enhancing sport, perhaps Alpine skiing could provide the physical activity needed to counteract age-related degradation processes and loss of function. To date, there is a lack of long-term intervention studies devoted to this topic. The aim of this study was to monitor the long-term effects of skiing on the health of older people, as to age-related muscle breakdown, cardiorespiratory fitness, body stability, general mobility and the overall psychological state of the subjects.
Study design
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing | Experimental | Behavioral: Alpine Skiing |
| Control group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age 60-75 years of age at
- average or above average skiing ability
- average physical activity level
- willingness to ski regularly (2-3 days per week) for 12 weeks
- ability to give written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- serious health problems that would make alpine skiing unjustifiable
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing | Behavioural | Alpine Skiing |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Nov 2010.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Erich Müller, PhD principal investigator
Department of Sport Science and Kinesiology, University of Salzburg
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Alpine Skiing in people with Elderly and Strength, run by University of Salzburg at 1 site in Austria.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Nov 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Austria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Nov 2010.