RecruitingNCT04173715

Movement and Behaviours Measurement Study

Validation of Cut-points to Estimate Sedentary Time and Physical Activity Intensities in Older Adults


Sponsor

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Oct 14, 2019

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

There are few studies that already have validated specific raw accelerometer cut-points for people over 65 years old. The purpose of the present study is to validate raw accelerometer cut points for general people over 65 years old and specific raw accelerometer cut points based on the functional status of older adults over 65 years old. The study will be carried out with an observational approach. Participants will be divided into 4 groups. First of them will be made grouping all subjects and the rest divided according to their functional status. They will perform different-intensity physical activities while wearing accelerometers attached to their body and wearing a portable gas analyser too. Their intensity will be assessed based on their own Rest Metabolic Rate (RMR). Energy expenditure and accelerations will be matched and, based on that, sedentary behaviour, light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity cut-points will be derived.


Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study aims to develop more accurate activity measurement tools for older adults by establishing specific cut-points for wearable accelerometers — devices that measure movement — appropriate for people aged 65 and over. Current accelerometer cut-points were mostly developed for younger adults, and biomechanical differences in older age mean these thresholds may misclassify activity levels in seniors. Community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older with reasonable physical function (not severely impaired) and good cognitive ability may participate, while those who have started a new exercise program or have contraindications to physical activity are excluded. Participation involves wearing accelerometers and a portable gas analyzer while performing a range of physical activities at different intensities in a structured setting. This summary was generated with AI assistance to help patients understand the study in plain language.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALOlder Adults Group.

Physical activity and energy expenditure quantification

BEHAVIORALLow Physical Function Status Group

Physical activity and energy expenditure quantification

BEHAVIORALMedium Physical Function Status Group

Physical activity and energy expenditure quantification

BEHAVIORALHigh Physical Function Status Group

Physical activity and energy expenditure quantification


Locations(1)

Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Laboratorio de Actividad Física y Función Muscular

Toledo, Spain

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