FunctionalityNCT01621035
Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Older Adults
An observational study of Functionality and Strength, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 70 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Functionality, Strength, Validity During Daily Activities
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- Nov 2011to Jun 2012
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 70 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Study population: Older adults (> 70 years)
Who may be able to join
- > 70 years
Who cannot join
- recent cardiovascular event
- vestibular disorder or fracture (4 months)
- severe dementia
- oxygen supplementation during daily activities
- not able to perform daily activities
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Belgium1 site
Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
Leuven, Leuven, 3000
About this study
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.
- Conditions
- Functionality, Strength, Validity During Daily Activities, Physical Activity, Older Adults
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| elderly (> 70 y) | Not described |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jun 2012 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2011
- Primary completionJun 2012
- Study completionJun 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FunctionalityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU LeuvenThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01621035
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ML7732
- Status last verified
- Jun 2012
- First submitted
- 13 Jun 2012
- Last updated
- 28 Jun 2012
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jun 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Objective Assessment of Physical Activity in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01621035
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ML7732
- Conditions
- Functionality, Strength, Validity During Daily Activities, Physical Activity, Older Adults
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU LeuvenUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2011
- Primary completion
- Jun 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jun 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Jun 2012 (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.
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 design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| elderly (> 70 y) | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 70 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Older adults (> 70 years)
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- > 70 years
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- recent cardiovascular event
- vestibular disorder or fracture (4 months)
- severe dementia
- oxygen supplementation during daily activities
- not able to perform daily activities
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
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 28 Jun 2012.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Functionality and Strength, run by Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven at 1 site in Belgium.
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 1 inclusion and 5 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 28 Jun 2012. 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 Belgium. 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 28 Jun 2012.