RecruitingNCT06604650

Community Park-Based Programs for Health Promotion: Active Older Adults Prospective Cohort Study

Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2016

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Obesity Cardiovascular Diseases Sedentary Behavior Hypertension Overweight Low Physical Fitness

Summary

The Active Older Adults prospective cohort study examines the effects of a park-based fitness program on cardiovascular fitness outcomes for older adults (aged 50 years and older). Duke will perform a secondary analysis of the data collected as part of the Active Older Adults prospective cohort study run by Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation.

Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 95 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is examining whether older adults who participate in community park-based exercise programs in Miami-Dade County, Florida experience better health outcomes over time. It is a secondary analysis of data from an existing study called the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 50 years old or older - You live in Miami-Dade County, Florida - You are already enrolled in the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 50 years of age - You do not live in Miami-Dade County - You are not enrolled in the Miami-Dade Active Older Adults study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALActive older Adults

The program entails one-hour sessions two or three times per week including aerobic workout, strength training, balance and flexibility exercise delivered online or in-person. Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation is the sponsor of the Active Older Adults prospective cohort study. Duke is conducting a secondary data analysis on data collected as part of the Active Older Adults study.