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SuPA Mobility: Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Mobility-Limited Older Adults

Older Adults | Limitation, Mobility

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a health-coaching intervention to improve physical activity in older adults with limited mobility when compared to a control, health education group.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    70 to 89

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* scored ≤ 9/12 on the SPPB
* are able to complete the 400-m walk in ≤ 15 minutes without sitting or physical assistance from another person or walker (use of cane is acceptable)
* scored 22/30 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
* have no significant functional impairment as indicated by a score of 6/8 or higher on the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
* are able to safely engage in MVPA as indicated by the PAR-Q+ and by the family or study physician as necessary
* are community-dwelling
* are able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* are diagnosed with dementia or stroke
* self-report engaging in MVPA ≥ 10 minutes per week in the prior 3 months
* are unable to understand, speak, and read English proficiently

Study Location

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Research Pavilion
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Research Pavilion
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Nathan Wei, B.SC

[email protected]
604-875-4111
Study Sponsored By
University of British Columbia
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT05978336