Staying Healthy Through Education and Prevention Study (NCT00817193) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Staying Healthy Through Education and Prevention Study
United States320 participantsStarted 2009-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a structured physical activity program, relative to a wellness program, in preventing the onset and progression of disability in the setting of senior housing communities, which are sometimes called housing with services.
Who can participate
Age range65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 65
* Currently reside in independent or assisted living units of participating senior housing with services communities and intend to stay at facility without interruption for the next year
* Baseline SPPB scores between 3 and 9, inclusive.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 65
* Severe cognitive impairment and/or inability to participate actively in the consent process (as determined by research staff).
* Myocardial infarction, stroke, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, major heart surgery, including valve replacement or bypass surgery, or blood clot in leg or lungs in the previous 3 months.
* Self-reported inability to walk 13 feet with or without an assistive device
* Refusal to participate in the consenting process
* Failure to complete or attempt any of the 3 components of the SPPB for any non-physical reason
* SPPB scores less than 3 or more than 9.