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The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health After Discharge From Hospital

Sponsor
Oslo University Hospital (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT01204567
Collaborator
Oslo University College (Other)
116
Enrollment
1
Location
1
Arm
31
Duration (Months)
3.7
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aerobic fitness training on mental health (health-related quality of life),cognitive and physical capacity in older people discharge from hospital and to assess if further aerobic training at home enhances the effect.

Design: Randomized controlled trial conducted at Oslo University Hospital, department of Medicine in conjunction with Oslo University College. The subjects will be randomized into one intervention group (training group) or one control group.

Outcome measure:

Health-related quality of life Physical function Cognitive capacity Physical activity Body composition Physical activity level

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Aerobic training
 N/A

Detailed Description

Research has indicated that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective intervention to maintain and enhance cognitive and physical function in older individuals.Despite good evidence regarding the positive effects of exercise, a sedentary or inactive lifestyle is common among people over 65 years of old, especially among persons with chronic diseases. Research shows that good mental health and physical capacity is of vital importance for living independently in the community and we know that participation in physical activity offers good opportunities to extend years of active independent life. Nevertheless our knowledge is sparse regarding the evidence of effective programs for health promotion in groups of elderly, especially after discharge from hospital. Our knowledge is also sparse as to which intervention program is the most effective, group-based training or home- based training.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
116 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
The Aim of the Study is to Evaluate the Effect of Aerobic Fitness Training on Mental Health (Health-related Quality of Life), Cognitive and Physical Capacity in Older People Discharged From Hospital.
Study Start Date :
Jan 1, 2010
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2012
Actual Study Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2012

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Training follow-up after discharge

Aerobic training Home-program

Other: Aerobic training
Group-based Aerobic Interval Training twice a week in 12 weeks, based on the Ulleval model. The Norwegian Ulleval Model is a group-based aerobic interval training program which is widely used in Scandinavian hospitals for patients with coronary disease. It is designed to improve physical capacity, body awareness and emotional well-being.
Other Names:
  • 1 intervention group
  • 1 control group no follow-up

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    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Health-related quality of life. Short form Health Survey (SF-36, version 2 [3 and 12 months]

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Senior fitness test, Cognitive capacity, PASE [3 and 12 months]

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    70 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:

    • 70 years or older

    • Be able to perform the Timed Up and Go test without use of assistive device

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • Chronic disease with expected lifespan < 1 year

    • Exercise regularly more than twice a week

    • Cognitive impairment MMS < 24

    • Assessed by a doctor not to tolerate aerobic exercises

    • Exercise limiting cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disease

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Oslo University Hospital Oslo Norway

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Oslo University Hospital
    • Oslo University College

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Therese Brovold, phd student, no afflication

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Oslo University Hospital
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT01204567
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 2009/184a
    First Posted:
    Sep 17, 2010
    Last Update Posted:
    Aug 24, 2012
    Last Verified:
    Aug 1, 2012
    Keywords provided by Oslo University Hospital
    HLRQ
    elderly
    aerobic fitness
    cognitive capacity

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Aug 24, 2012