About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Health Coaching Program
- Health Education Program
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of British Columbia
Lead sponsor
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Collaborator