CompletedNot Applicable

Development and Effectiveness of the Occupational Activities Module on the Quality of Life of Older Persons

Malaysia56 participantsStarted 2024-05-20

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to find out whether the Occupational Activities Module (Modul Aktiviti Cara Kerja - MACK) could help older adults stay more active and healthier. The study examined whether participation in the programme using MACK improved how well older adults carried out their daily activities, how strong and fit they felt, and how good their overall quality of life was. Two groups of older adults took part. One group joined the MACK programme for 14 weeks, while the other group continued with their normal daily routines. Their ability to perform daily activities, physical fitness, and quality of life were measured at the beginning, middle, and end of the study to identify any changes or improvements.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 60 years and above. * Registered member of PAWE. * Able to understand and communicate in Malay language. * Not involved in the feasibility study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with degenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Hungtinton's, multiple sclerosis). * Untreateable vision or hearing impairment. * Moderate to full dependence in basic daily activities (MBI score ≤ 60). * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (MMSE score ≤ 20).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Modified Barthel Index

Timeframe: Screening of inclusion criteria, Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme

Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (Lawton IADL)

Timeframe: Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme

Bruininks Motor Ability Test (BMAT)

Timeframe: Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme

Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire - Short Version (OPQOL-Brief)

Timeframe: Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07251855

SponsorNational University of Malaysia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-28

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Modified Barthel Index

Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (Lawton IADL)

Timeframe: Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme

Bruininks Motor Ability Test (BMAT)

Timeframe: Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme

Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire - Short Version (OPQOL-Brief)

Timeframe: Baseline (Before MACK programme), Mid of intervention (Week 8 or after 7 weeks of MACK programme), Post intervention (Week 15 or after 14 weeks of MACK programme