Status:
COMPLETED
Enhancement of Physical Fitness in Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
Collaborating Sponsors:
University Medical Center Groningen
Conditions:
Pain
Physical Impairment
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Ageing is related to a decrease in physical fitness, disability and age related symptoms like nocturnal leg cramps (NLC). Our research is focused on the enhancement of physical activity and mobility t...
Detailed Description
The ageing population leads to an increase of chronic disease and disability and to a decrease of physical activity and ADL performance. This circle can be reversed by physical exercise to increase ph...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- For patients to be included in our study, they had to experience regular episodes of NLC and are in good mental health.
- The participants had to agree to the study protocol and complete the program.
- After eligibility was verified, written informed consent was obtained.
Exclusion
- Older adults taking quinine or sleep medication and those with orthopedic problems or with severe medical problems and co morbidity, which can cause muscular spasms and/or cramps.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
180 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01421628
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
November 1 2010
Last Update
August 23 2011
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Kinese Fysiotherapeuten
Appingedam, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands, 9934 JD