Supervised Group-based Walking Intervention Among Inactive Older Adults in Saudi Arabia

NCT ID: NCT05151575

Last Updated: 2021-12-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

126 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-01-01

Study Completion Date

2022-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the proposed study is to compare the effects of supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.

Detailed Description

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Objectives

1. To compare the difference of effects between supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking on the primary outcomes, including frailty, cognitive functions, and health-related quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.
2. To compare the difference of effects between supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking on the secondary outcomes, including physical activity enjoyment, health parameters consisting of resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, and body composition, as well as walking performance among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.
3. To formulate guidelines for achieving an effective walking intervention for inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia.
4. To recommend the government of Saudi Arabia on guidelines and policies for promoting walking and active ageing among the older adults in the country.

Conditions

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Physical Activity

Keywords

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Ageing Older Adults Physical activity Group-based intervention Quality of life

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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group-based walking intervention with professional trainer's supervision

Participants will conduct the intervention in groups under the supervision of a professional fitness trainer.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Group exercise interventions tended to be systematic and supervised by professionals. The current intervention is proposing to conduct a randomized control trial that is not only examining the nature of walking on older adults' well-being but also involving the elements of group-based and professional supervision intervention, aiming at comparing with the individual-based intervention without professional supervision. Qualified professional fitness trainers (1 male and 1 female separately for male and female groups, respectively) will be involved in the group-based intervention programs in order to provide appropriate guidance and supervision to the participants. Whereas, the non-supervised individual-based intervention will be conducted by a research assistant (males and females) to ensure the attendance and general safety, but without providing professional advice or supervision.

individual-based walking intervention without professional trainer supervision

Participants will conduct the intervention individually, without the supervision of a professional fitness trainer

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Group exercise interventions tended to be systematic and supervised by professionals. The current intervention is proposing to conduct a randomized control trial that is not only examining the nature of walking on older adults' well-being but also involving the elements of group-based and professional supervision intervention, aiming at comparing with the individual-based intervention without professional supervision. Qualified professional fitness trainers (1 male and 1 female separately for male and female groups, respectively) will be involved in the group-based intervention programs in order to provide appropriate guidance and supervision to the participants. Whereas, the non-supervised individual-based intervention will be conducted by a research assistant (males and females) to ensure the attendance and general safety, but without providing professional advice or supervision.

control group

No intervention will be given to the control group.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions

Group exercise interventions tended to be systematic and supervised by professionals. The current intervention is proposing to conduct a randomized control trial that is not only examining the nature of walking on older adults' well-being but also involving the elements of group-based and professional supervision intervention, aiming at comparing with the individual-based intervention without professional supervision. Qualified professional fitness trainers (1 male and 1 female separately for male and female groups, respectively) will be involved in the group-based intervention programs in order to provide appropriate guidance and supervision to the participants. Whereas, the non-supervised individual-based intervention will be conducted by a research assistant (males and females) to ensure the attendance and general safety, but without providing professional advice or supervision.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 60-70 years old
* capable of walking without assistive device
* healthy and live independently in communities
* being physically inactive

Exclusion Criteria

* with cardiovascular or related diseases that prevent from intensive walking
* fail the PAR-Q screening or without physician's advice on readiness of participation in exercise training
* diagnosed with cognitive impairment
Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Hong Kong Baptist University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Chung Pak Kwong, Prof

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Hong Kong Baptist University

Central Contacts

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Chung Pak Kwong, Prof

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 34117728

Email: [email protected]

Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Miss

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 34116579

Email: [email protected]

References

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Wong MYC, Karmakar P, Almarzooqi MA, Rhodes RE, Zhang CQ, Ou KL, Yanping D, Chung PK, Alghamdi NA. The effects of walking on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia: a study protocol of randomized control trial by comparing supervised group-based intervention and non-supervised individual-based intervention. BMC Geriatr. 2023 Sep 27;23(1):602. doi: 10.1186/s12877-023-04200-w.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37759212 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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24_PH_in_Sport_Chung

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id