The Influence of Exercise on Mental Health After Discharge From Hospital

Quality of Life Clinical Trial

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.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT01204567
• Other study ID #: 2009/184a
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: September 10, 2010
• Last updated: August 23, 2012
• Start date: January 2010
• Est. completion date: August 2012

Study information

• Verified date: August 2012
• Source: Oslo University Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Norway: Data Protection Authority
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 116
• Est. completion date: August 2012
• Est. primary completion date: August 2012
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 70 Years and older

Eligibility

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

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Quality of Life

Intervention

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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Norway	Oslo University Hospital	Oslo

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Oslo University Hospital	Oslo University College

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Norway, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Health-related quality of life. Short form Health Survey (SF-36, version 2		3 and 12 months	No
Secondary	Senior fitness test, Cognitive capacity, PASE		3 and 12 months	No