The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Strength, Balance, Fall Risk and Life Satisfaction

Exercise Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effects of the RSVP Bone Builders Program on Intrinsic Fall Risk Factors & Life Satisfaction

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02762305
• Other study ID #: 1516-091
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 2016
• Est. completion date: October 2017

Study information

• Verified date: September 2018
• Source: California State University, Northridge
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The hypothesis of this study is that participation in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Bone Builders program 1 hour, twice per week, for 12 weeks may result in significant positive changes to the health status of older adult participants as demonstrated by increased leg strength and walking speed, improved balance and balance confidence, and enhanced life satisfaction. These improvements may lead to a reduction in risk of falls.

Description:

The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of the RSVP Bone Builders program, to document benefits this program may have for older adults and also provide additional evidence that further confirms the importance of exercise for the older adult population. Exercise has the potential to reduce falls, injuries, emergency room visits, surgeries, insurance costs, and improve the overall quality of life in the older adult population. If the RSVP Bone Builders proves to be beneficial for older adults, the program could be recommended by healthcare and exercise professionals for their patients and clients who are at risk for falls.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 35
• Est. completion date: October 2017
• Est. primary completion date: October 2017
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 60 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• able to walk independently with or without a cane or walker,

• not currently participating in the RSVP Bone Builders program,

• scoring at least 24/30 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and clearance of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par-Q)

Exclusion Criteria:

• if they use a wheelchair in the community for mobility,

• have any known neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, or other medical condition that will not allow full participation in the RSVP Bone Builders program, and

• if the subjects score less than 24/30 on the MMSE

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Exercise

Intervention

Other:
• RSVP Bone Builders Group Exercise

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Equilibrium Balance Performance Center	Ventura	California

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
California State University, Northridge

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	10 Meter Walking Test	Measures gait speed	12 weeks
Primary	Timed Up and Go Test	Measures gait speed & fall risk	12 weeks
Primary	Five Time Sit to Stand Test	Measures leg strength & fall risk	12 weeks
Primary	Computerized Dynamic Posturography with NeuroCom Smart Equitest	Measures balance abilities & fall risk	12 weeks
Primary	Berg Balance Scale	Measures balance abilities & fall risk	12 weeks
Primary	Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale	Measures balance confidence & fall risk	12 weeks
Primary	Satisfaction with Life Scale	Measures life satisfaction	12 weeks