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Geriatric DisorderNCT02640963

Feasibility and Benefits of Group Based Exercise in Residential Aged Care Adults

A study testing Exercise in people with Geriatric Disorder and Sarcopenia, run by Bond University.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is a pilot study (feasibility and acceptability study), which will compare feasibility and efficacy outcomes between a 12-week Exercise Program and control group in RAC residents. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Geriatric Disorder, Sarcopenia
What is being tested?
Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
37 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jan 2015to May 2015
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 65 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 65 years and over,
  • Residing in a RAC,
  • Able to walk with a walker and/or walking stick or could self-ambulate and,
  • Could provide informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • End-stage terminal and/or life expectancy <6-months (ethical reasons),
  • Two person transfer or unable to self-ambulate (due to increased falls risk),
  • Unable to communicate or follow instructions (personal needs beyond the scope of this project),
  • Insufficient cognitive function to provide informed consent and,
  • Dangerous behaviours that would endanger the client or research staff.

About this study

Official title: Feasibility and Benefits of Group Based Exercise in Residential Aged Care Adults: a Pilot Study for the GrACE Programme

This study is a pilot study (feasibility and acceptability study), which will compare feasibility and efficacy outcomes between a 12-week Exercise Program and control group in RAC residents.

Read the detailed description

Study Design and Recruitment This study compared the delivery feasibility and outcomes of a 12-week combined resistance and weight bearing exercise programme which the investigators named the GrACE programme. Participant recruitment and assessment occurred over a five-month period.

The RAC was approached about participation via email and telephone follow-up. Potential participants were identified at a meeting with the facility Service Manager. Participants were screened via the inclusion criteria at the meeting with the Service Manager and a Registered Nurse, and written consent was attained prior to participation. Following an explanation of the procedures, purposes, benefits and associated risks of the study, participants had the opportunity to ask questions. A total of 37 older RAC adults provided written informed consent for the study. The exercise group contained 20 participants and the control group 17 participants. Ethical approval to conduct this study was attained from Bond University's Human Ethics Research Committee (RO 1823).

Intervention: the GrACE programme Previous work by our group trialled a successful exercise programme in respite day care that could promise benefits to those in RAC (HenwoodWooding \& de Souza 2013). In brief, the GrACE programme included a number of targeted weight-bearing exercises (using body weight and dumbbells) and a range of seated, non-resisted upper- and lower-body dynamic and reaching movements. While developed for respite care older adults, the programme was slightly modified for the RAC setting; initially using reduced range of motion and resistance, and an extended conditioning/familiarisation phase. The conditioning phase lasted for three weeks in which technique was emphasised without using any weights or additional resistance. The focus of this technique of the conditioning phase was to develop the correct technique and minimise the potential for any delayed onset muscle soreness or adverse effects. After concluding the conditioning phase, participants were able to use light dumbbells (often starting with 0.5kg) increasing to heavier dumbbells (up to 4kg) with their increasing capacity over the course of the programme. Participants performed the exercises twice per week for 12 weeks. Training sessions lasted approximately 45 minutes, were separated by at least 48 hours and were delivered by an allied health professional experienced working with RAC adults.

Control Group All subjects assigned to the control group were given the option to engage in other activities that were offered by the facility during the 12-week intervention period. Activities were facility specific, and included Zumba Gold aerobic exercise and walking, however no specific resistance exercises were offered.

Data Collection Reasons for refusal (non-consent) to participate were recorded (Henwood 2014). All muscle function outcome measures in this study have been previously validated for use with older adults, and their protocols reported elsewhere (Henwood, Wooding \& de Souza 2013; Sterke et al. 2012). Assessments were completed one-on-one with each participant. During muscle function measures assessments, participants were encouraged to rest as needed and given verbal support and encouragement to reduce any potential burden to the participant.

Being tested
Exercise, Control
Keywords
exercise, older adults, physical performance
Medical subject headings
Sarcopenia, Motor Activity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ExerciseOther

    to determine the feasibility of the GrACE (Group Aged Care Exercise) programme in RAC, with the secondary objective of measuring the programme benefits on gait speed, sit to stand and handgrip strength.

  • ControlOther

    to compare with the GrACE (Group Aged Care Exercise) programme in RAC, as well as the secondary objective of measuring the programme benefits on gait speed, sit to stand and handgrip strength against the intervention group

Study groups in NCT02640963
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention: the GrACE programmeExperimentalThe programme included several weight-bearing exercises (using body weight and dumbbells) and a range of seated, non-resisted upper- and lower-body dynamic and reaching movements. While developed for respite care older adults, the GrACE programme was slightly modified for the RAC setting; using reduced range of motion and resistance, and an extended conditioning/familiarisation phase. The conditioning phase lasted for three weeks and focus on the development of correct technique. After concluding the conditioning phase, participants started to use light dumbbells. Participants performed the exercises twice per week for 12 weeks. Training sessions lasted approximately 45 minutes, were separated by at least 48 hours and were delivered by an experienced allied health professional.
Receives: Other: Exercise
Control GroupPlacebo comparatorAll subjects assigned to the control group were given the option to engage in other activities that were offered by the facility during the 12-week intervention period. Activities were facility specific, and included Zumba aerobic exercise and walking, however no specific resistance exercises were offered.
Receives: Other: Control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. recruitment rate

    defined as the number of residents recruited from those invited. Measurement units = number and percentage

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  2. measurement (physiological and surveys) completion rate

    defined as the number of participants able to complete each outcome measure at baseline and follow-up. Measurement units = number and percentage

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  3. loss-to-follow-up

    defined as participants who withdrew or dropped out and did not consent to a follow up assessment. Measurement units = number and percentage

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  4. exercise session adherence

    measured by the number of sessions attended out of the maximum 24 sessions. Measurement units = number and percentage

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  5. acceptability

    measured via a programme satisfaction survey completed post-training that assessed the burden of training and testing, as well as how participants felt about the trial. Measurement units = number and percentage

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

  6. adverse events

    defined as incidents in which harm or damage resulted to a participant and included, but were not limited to, falls and fall-related injuries, musculoskeletal or cardiovascular incidents and problems with medication and medical devices. Measurement units = number and percentage

    Measured: up to 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Gait Speed

    Gait speed was recorded via the GaitMat II system (Manufacturer is EQInc; Model is GaitMat II), which required participants to walk across a level pressure mat system 3.66 m (11.91 ft.) long (McDonough et al. 2001). Participants completed the trials at their preferred (habitual) walking (gait) speed. The following instructions were given, "Walk towards the end of the room at a pace that is comfortable for you". Participants were allowed to walk in their own footwear. All measures were initiated from a standing start 2 m (6.56 ft.) from the GaitMat II platform as suggested by Kressig and Beauchet (Kressig \& Beauchet 2006) to reduce the effect that acceleration may have on gait speed. The average gait speed (m/s) from three attempts was used for data analysis. Participants were allowed as much rest as required between attempts, with rest periods typically being up to 1 minute. Measurement units = metres per second

    Measured: change from baseline to 12 weeks

  2. Handgrip strength

    Upper body muscle function was measured by isometric handgrip strength and sit-to-stand performance, respectively. When performing the handgrip strength assessments, participants were seated, instructed to keep their elbow at 90° and asked to squeeze a handgrip dynamometer (Sammons Preston Roylan, Bolingbrook, IL) to their maximum ability for a period of up to five seconds (Mathiowetz 2002). Three trials were performed with the subject's dominant hand with one-minute rest between trials and the best result used for analysis (Roberts 2011). Measurement units = kilograms

    Measured: change from baseline to 12 weeks

  3. Sit to stand performance

    In the sit-to-stand measure, participants sat and stood to a full standing position from a chair as many times as possible in 30 seconds whilst keeping their arms crossed against their chest (Millor 2013). Measurement units = repetitions in 30 seconds

    Measured: change from baseline to 12 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Dec 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2015
  3. Primary completionMay 2015
  4. Study completionMay 2015

Resources

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
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
37 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02640963
Sponsor's protocol ID
RO 1823
Status last verified
Mar 2016
First submitted
15 Dec 2015
Last updated
21 Mar 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Henwood TR, Keogh JW, Reid N, Jordan W, Senior HE. Erratum to: Assessing sarcopenic prevalence and risk factors in residential aged care: methodology and feasibility. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2014 Sep;5(3):237. doi: 10.1007/s13539-014-0151-0. No abstract available.

    PubMed 24898356
  • McDonough AL, Batavia M, Chen FC, Kwon S, Ziai J. The validity and reliability of the GAITRite system's measurements: A preliminary evaluation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2001 Mar;82(3):419-25. doi: 10.1053/apmr.2001.19778.

    PubMed 11245768
  • Sterke CS, van Beeck EF, Looman CW, Kressig RW, van der Cammen TJ. An electronic walkway can predict short-term fall risk in nursing home residents with dementia. Gait Posture. 2012 May;36(1):95-101. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2012.01.012. Epub 2012 Mar 3.

    PubMed 22386897
  • Kressig RW, Beauchet O; European GAITRite Network Group. Guidelines for clinical applications of spatio-temporal gait analysis in older adults. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2006 Apr;18(2):174-6. doi: 10.1007/BF03327437.

    PubMed 16702791
  • Mathiowetz V. Comparison of Rolyan and Jamar dynamometers for measuring grip strength. Occup Ther Int. 2002;9(3):201-9. doi: 10.1002/oti.165.

    PubMed 12374997
  • Roberts HC, Denison HJ, Martin HJ, Patel HP, Syddall H, Cooper C, Sayer AA. A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach. Age Ageing. 2011 Jul;40(4):423-9. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afr051. Epub 2011 May 30.

    PubMed 21624928
  • Millor N, Lecumberri P, Gomez M, Martinez-Ramirez A, Izquierdo M. An evaluation of the 30-s chair stand test in older adults: frailty detection based on kinematic parameters from a single inertial unit. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2013 Aug 1;10:86. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-10-86.

    PubMed 24059755
  • Henwood T, Wooding A, and de Souza D. 2013. Centre-based exercise delivery: feasability of a staff-delivered program and the benefits for low-functioning older adults accessing respite day care. Activities, Adaptations & Ageing 73:224-238.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Exercise in people with Geriatric Disorder and Sarcopenia, run by Bond University.

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 4 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 21 Mar 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

recruitment rate (time frame: up to 12 weeks). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02640963, which also lists 8 linked publications.

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 21 Mar 2016.

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