Pole Walking Intervention in Retirement Communities

Last updated: August 15, 2022
Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Osteoporosis

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05388227
141
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This patient-oriented study aims to co-design and pilot a pole walking intervention with residents and staff of the participating independent living/retirement communities. The proposed pilot will answer the following principal question: Is pole walking intervention feasible in the independent living/retirement communities? We will also assess if pole walking intervention will be associated with improved physical activity, function, mobility and quality of life. The final format of the intervention will be designed with resident- and staff-advisors. We anticipate that the pole walking sessions will be held outdoors, 2-3 times a week, for 20-60 min/session, over 12 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being an ambulatory resident in the independent living/retirement
  • Pass the Get Active Questionnaire. If the participant has heart conditions, anginaduring daily living, balance, and bone or joint problems, then a Physician ClearanceForm is required to be filled out and signed by the participant's family physician.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Using assistive devices for mobility
  • Being active (moderate-to-vigorous physical activity>1h/week)
  • Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Study Start date:
June 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
March 31, 2023

Study Description

Pole walking provides an attractive form of exercise therapy for older adults. It is a simple, well-tolerated and effective means to improve overall functional fitness in older adults. Pole walking has improved upper and lower body muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility in community dwelling older adults. It has been positively associated with balance, functional mobility, muscle strength, and aerobic exercise capacity in older adults. Pole walking is considered to offer a safe format for walking as poles provide support and help with balance and thus, contribute to confidence in being active. However, there has not yet been a study assessing the feasibility of pole walking intervention in older adults living in independent living/retirement communities.

This study is a patient-oriented pilot intervention. Our target is to include 50 independent living/retirement community's residents. Pole walking exercises are based on ongoing, patient-oriented Nordic Walking intervention, tailored for participants and progressive in nature. Training sessions will be led by trained peer/staff/student-instructors. Training sessions will be held outdoors, 2-3 times a week, for 20-60 min/session, over 12 weeks.

Connect with a study center

  • Saija Kontulainen, University of Saskatchewan

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1G9
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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