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NCT number NCT01198886
Other study ID # 1006010
Secondary ID 09.37.CLI
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received September 8, 2010
Last updated May 11, 2015
Start date September 2010
Est. completion date May 2014

Study information

Verified date May 2015
Source Tufts University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United States: Institutional Review Board
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in functional status that result from an Exercise-Nutrition Program (ENP) targeted toward older adults residing at senior housing facilities.

- The primary hypothesis is that over the 6-month intervention period subjects in the intervention group will realize significant improvements in lower extremity function compared to a control group.

Secondary objectives

To evaluate changes in nutritional status that result from the ENP.

- The secondary hypothesis is that subjects in the intervention group will realize significant increases in circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) and demonstrate improvements in nutritional status compared to a control group.

To evaluate changes in inflammatory status that result from the ENP.

- Subjects in the ENP group will exhibit reduced concentrations of circulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) compared with the control group.

To evaluate changes in psychosocial factors that result from the ENP

- The related hypothesis is that over the 6-month intervention period subjects in the intervention group will increase exercise self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation to exercise, and satisfaction of psychological needs compared to a control group.

- Additionally it is hypothesized that subjects in the intervention group will realize improvements in mood and quality of life compared to a control group.

To assess the feasibility of conducting the Exercise-Nutrition Program in a senior housing facility setting.


Description:

Older adults are the fastest growing segment of the population in many countries around the world, and the maintenance of independence has emerged as a major public health priority. Although a significant decline in physical function was once considered an inevitable consequence of aging, many studies have demonstrated that targeted exercise programs can dramatically improve physical function, even into advanced age. There is also evidence that appropriately timed protein intake is important for exercise recovery and the growth and maintenance of lean body mass. Other nutrients may be important to muscle strength and function as well. Yet many older adults have poor nutritional status. A combined exercise and nutrition program for functionally at-risk older adults, conveniently offered in the senior housing facilities where many reside, has great potential to improve functional status and quality of life in this population.

Main objective

- The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in functional status that result from the Exercise-Nutrition Program (ENP).

- The primary hypothesis is that over the 6-month intervention period subjects in the intervention group will realize significant improvements in lower extremity function compared to a control group.

Secondary objectives

The secondary objectives of the research project are:

- To evaluate changes in nutritional status that result from the ENP.

- The secondary hypothesis is that subjects in the intervention group will realize significant increases in circulating IGF-1 and 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) and demonstrate improvements in nutritional status compared to the control group.

- Subjects in the ENP will exhibit reductions in circulating plasma IL-6 concentrations, which are indicative of systemic inflammatory status.

- To evaluate changes in psychosocial factors that result from the ENP.

- The related hypothesis is that over the 6-month intervention period subjects in the intervention group will increase exercise self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation to exercise, and satisfaction of psychological needs compared to a control group.

- Additionally it is hypothesized that subjects in the intervention group will realize improvements in mood and quality of life compared to a control group.

Another major objective is to assess the feasibility of conducting the Exercise-Nutrition Program in a senior housing center facility setting.

TRIAL DESIGN

Type of trial The study objectives will be achieved in the context of a controlled, randomized field trial. Randomization will be by site (senior housing center). Intervention group subjects will participate in the Exercise-Nutrition Program (ENP). Control group subjects will participate in the Successful Aging Program (SAP), which will provide them with useful skills and an adequate attention control, but will not affect the primary outcome of this study.

Subjects, groups and centers:

In each study group the number of subjects to complete the study protocol will be 40 (see also 9.3 statistical section). Assuming a conservative dropout rate of 10% after the 3 month intervention and 15% at the end of the 6 month study, a sample of 53 subjects per group, or 106 total, will be required to be enrolled in the study. 16-20- senior housing centers will be recruited and each will run one class with an average size of at least 5 subjects (maximum 25 subjects).

Sites will be assigned to one of 2 groups:

Group 1: Exercise-Nutrition Program (ENP) Group 2: Successful Aging Program (SAP)

Duration of subject participation:

Subjects will undergo the proposed intervention for 6 months. The target population for this study will be elderly people (65 yrs+) living in senior housing centers.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 121
Est. completion date May 2014
Est. primary completion date January 2013
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Both
Age group 65 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 65+

- Living at a senior housing facility

- SPPB score of 3-9

- BMI <35

- 6CIT < or = 14

- Permission of primary care provider

- Willingness to be randomized to either treatment group

Exclusion Criteria:

- Failure to provide informed consent

- Participate in >125 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous physical activity

- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (6CIT >15)

- Inability to communicate due to severe, uncorrectable hearing loss or speech disorder

- Severe visual impairment (if it precludes completion of assessments and/or intervention)

- Wheelchair bound

- Late-stage, progressive, degenerative neurologic disease, e.g., Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, acute lateral sclerosis.

- Severe rheumatologic or orthopedic diseases, e.g., awaiting joint replacement, active inflammatory disease

- Terminal illness with life expectancy less than 12 months, as determined by a physician

- Severe pulmonary disease, requiring either steroid pills or injections or the use of supplemental oxygen

- Severe cardiac disease, including NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure, clinically significant aortic stenosis, history of cardiac arrest, use of a cardiac defibrillator, or uncontrolled angina

- Other significant co-morbid disease that would impair ability to participate in the exercise-based intervention, e.g. renal failure on hemodialysis, severe psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia), excessive alcohol use (>14 drinks per wk); persons with depression will not be excluded

- Surgery in the previous 6 months

- Patient who cannot be expected to comply with treatment

- Inability to obtain signed authorization from participant's primary care health care provider.

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Successful Aging Program
Once per week discussion on lifestyle topics important to older adults. Classes conclude with a gentle upper body stretching routine.
Exercise-Nutrition Program
Targeted exercise program offered 3-days per week at the study participants place of residence (senior housing facility). Other means to encourage physical activity outside of these exercise classes will be available. A nutrient-rich protein carbohydrate experimental beverage will be taken following the exercise sessions.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Drake Village Arlington Massachusetts
United States Nashoba Park Ayer Massachusetts
United States Compass on the Bay Boston Massachusetts
United States Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle Brighton Massachusetts
United States Neville Place at Fresh Pond Cambridge Massachusetts
United States Youville House Cambridge Massachusetts
United States Chelmsford Crossings Chelmsford Massachusetts
United States Putnam Farms at Danvers Danvers Massachusetts
United States Standish Village at Lower Mills Dorchester Massachusetts
United States Youville Place Lexington Massachusetts
United States Methuen Village Methuen Massachusetts
United States Coleman House Newton Massachusetts
United States Evans Park at Newton Center Newton Massachusetts
United States Golda Meir House Newton Massachusetts
United States The Falls at Cordingly Dam Newton Massachusetts
United States Holland Street Center Somerville Massachusetts
United States Waltham Crossings Waltham Massachusetts

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Tufts University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) Tests of functional mobility that include strength and balance. Appropriate for older adults. Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months into the study No
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