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Mapping Sedentary Behaviour in Older Adults Who Are Frail

Launched by ISABEL RODRIGUES · Dec 18, 2022

Trial Information

Current as of January 17, 2025

Active, not recruiting

Keywords

Sedentary Behaviour Frailty Falls Old Adults

ClinConnect Summary

Older adults who are frail are potentially the population that might benefit the most from a reduction in sedentary time as they are the most sedentary group and have the highest chronic disease burden. However, there is a dearth of evidence on effective interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour or total sedentary time in older adults, especially among individuals that are frail. Previous studies focused on reducing total sedentary time, while other studies aimed to increase physical activity levels with the assumption that sedentary time will be reallocated to physical activity. But, to ...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. 60 years and older;
  • 2. Categorizes as frail on the FRAIL scale ≥ 3 of 5;
  • 3. Lives in the Greater Hamilton Area (GHA)
  • 4. Speaks English or can attend with a translator.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Requires a wheelchair at least 55% of the awake day; needs to sit for long periods of time due to a medical condition; or not independently mobile (i.e., requires assistance from another individual to ambulate);
  • 2. Has travel plans or other commitments that means missing \>30% of the rollout study period;
  • 3. Unable to follow two-step instructions.

About Isabel Rodrigues

Isabel Rodrigues is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor committed to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative trial design and rigorous scientific methodologies. With a focus on enhancing the development of novel therapeutics, Isabel Rodrigues collaborates with leading institutions and industry partners to ensure the integrity and efficacy of clinical studies. Her leadership emphasizes ethical standards, patient safety, and data transparency, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration in the pursuit of groundbreaking healthcare solutions.

Locations

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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