Strength or Skills? Physical Activity in Residential Care
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN87177281 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN87177281 |
| Protocol serial number | 22000060 |
| Sponsor | Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) (Netherlands) |
| Funders | Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) (Netherlands), 22000060, West-Freisland Care Homes Cooperative (Samenwerkende Verzorgingshuizen West-Friesland) (Netherlands), West-Freisland Foundation for Senior Citizens in Motion (Stichting Ouderen in Beweging West-Friesland) (Netherlands), Regional Care Insurer Univé (Regionale Zorgverzekeraar Univé) (Netherlands), TechnoGym Benelux B.V. (Benelux), Nijha Lochem B.V. (Netherlands), VSB-fonds (Netherlands), Orthomed (Belgium), West-Friesland Guesthouse (West-Freis Gasthuis) (Netherlands) |
- Submission date
- 24/06/2004
- Registration date
- 24/06/2004
- Last edited
- 01/09/2009
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Marijke Jeanette Maidy Chin A Paw
Scientific
Scientific
van der Boechorststraat 7
Amsterdam
NL-1081 BT
Netherlands
| Phone | +31 (0)20 4448203 |
|---|---|
| m.chinapaw@vumc.nl |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study acronym | SPARC |
| Study objectives | The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of three different exercise protocols in elderly, living in residential care facilities. Research questions: 1. What is the effect of three physical exercise-training programs on physical functioning and well-being of elderly living in residential care facilities? 2. What is the effect on daily physical activity, complaints of constipation and medical costs? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Old age |
| Intervention | Strength training, functional training, a combination of both, educational/social control group |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Physical functioning (fitness, performance, self-rated disability) and well-being (depression, quality of life and vitality) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Daily physical activity, constipation, and medical costs |
| Completion date | 30/09/2001 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Senior |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 224 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Older adults living in long-term care facilities. 1. Aged 65 or older 2. Living in a nursing home or residential care facility 3. Able to walk six meters or more (with or without a walking aid) 4. Able to comprehend the study procedures 5. No medical contraindication for study participation 6. No rapidly progressive or terminal illness 7. Not moving away from the home within the six months intervention period (5 and 6 were evaluated by their general practitioner). Informed consent was obtained from all subjects. |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not match inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/09/2000 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/09/2001 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Netherlands
Study participating centre
van der Boechorststraat 7
Amsterdam
NL-1081 BT
Netherlands
NL-1081 BT
Netherlands
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 02/07/2004 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 01/10/2006 | Yes | No |
