NCT05151575

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

The Effects of Walking on Frailty, Cognitive Function and Quality of Life Among Inactive Older Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Control Trial by Comparing Supervised Group-based Intervention and Non-supervised Individual-based Intervention

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 126 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Hong Kong Baptist University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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

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

• Physical Activity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-01-01
• Primary completion: 2022-08-31
• Completion: 2022-12-31
• First posted: 2021-12-09
• Last updated: 2021-12-09