CompletedNot Applicable

Safer Cycling In Older Age

Germany127 participantsStarted 2020-06-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the SiFAr-project is to increase safe cycling in community-dwelling older adults (age 65 years and older) with a structured, multi-component exercise cycling training. The progressive exercise program encompasses training of motor competence and cognitive functions. The ability to cycle safely will be tested prior and after the training period using a cycling course, which consists of variant tasks requiring motor and cognitive skills.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * living in the area Nürnberg-Fürth-Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany * Ability to come to training locations on their own bicycle, having a suitable helmet * participant is either 1) a beginner with the e-bike or has 2) self-reported insecurity or is 3) a re-entrant in cycling Exclusion Criteria: * long-term, experienced cyclists without subjectively reported limitations or worries when cycling. * diseases that contradict safe participation in the intervention (e.g. myocardial infarction within the last 6 months, unstable angina pectoris, cerebrovascular event, serious cancer diagnosis, serious neurological diseases like Parkinson, dementia; and other serious new diagnosis) * other factor that prevent regular and safe participation in the intervention (e.g. prolonged holidays during the training period, alcoholism) * severe visual impairments that cannot be sufficiently compensated by a visual aid

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Number of faults in the cycling course

Timeframe: changes over a period of 3 months and after a follow-up period of 6-9 and in some cases 18-21 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04362514

SponsorUniversity of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-11-01

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