scholarly journals A falls prevention programme to improve quality of life, physical function and falls efficacy in older people receiving home help services: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Bjerk ◽  
Therese Brovold ◽  
Dawn A. Skelton ◽  
Astrid Bergland
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Older People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Home Help ◽  
Home Help Services ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Elastic-band resistance exercise or vibration treatment in combination with hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) supplement for management of sarcopenia in older people: a study protocol for a single-blinded randomised controlled trial in Hong Kong

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. e034921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Kwoon-Ho Chow ◽  
Yu-Ning Chim ◽  
Keith Yu-Kin Cheng ◽  
Chung-Yan Ho ◽  
Wing-Tung Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Older People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Elastic Band ◽  
Vibration Treatment ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionSarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome characterised by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function with risks of adverse outcomes and becomes more prevalent due to ageing population. Elastic-band exercise, vibration treatment and hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) supplementation were previously proven to have positive effects on the control of sarcopenia. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of elastic-band exercise or vibration treatment with HMB supplementation in managing sarcopenia. Our findings will provide a safe and efficient strategy to mitigate the progression of sarcopenia in older people and contribute to higher quality of life as well as improved long-term health outcomes of elderly people.Methods and analysisIn this single-blinded, randomised controlled trial (RCT), subjects will be screened for sarcopenia based on the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) definition and 144 sarcopenic subjects aged 65 or above will be recruited. This RCT will have three groups evaluated at two time points to measure changes over 3 months—the control and the groups with combined HMB supplement and elastic-band resistance exercise or vibration treatment. Changes in muscle strength in lower extremity will be the primary outcome. Muscle strength in the upper extremity, gait speed, muscle mass (based on AWGS definition), functional performance in terms of balancing ability and time-up-and-go test and quality of life will be taken as secondary outcomes. In addition, each participant’s daily activity will be monitored by a wrist-worn activity tracker. Repeated-measures analysis of variance will be performed to compare within-subject changes between control and treatment groups at two time points of pretreatments and post-treatments.Ethics and disseminationThe procedures have been approved by the Joint CUHK-NTEC Clinical Research Management Office (Ref. CREC 2018.602) and conformed to the Declaration of Helsinki. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, conferences and workshops.Trial registration numberNCT04028206.

scholarly journals Renewed: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention to support quality of life in cancer survivors

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e024862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adele Krusche ◽  
Katherine Bradbury ◽  
Teresa Corbett ◽  
Jane Barnett ◽  
Beth Stuart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Human Support

IntroductionLow quality of life is common in cancer survivors. Increasing physical activity, improving diet, supporting psychological well-being and weight loss can improve quality of life in several cancers and may limit relapse. The aim of the randomised controlled trial outlined in this protocol is to examine whether a digital intervention (Renewed), with or without human support, can improve quality of life in cancer survivors. Renewed provides support for increasing physical activity, managing difficult emotions, eating a healthier diet and weight management.Methods and analysisA randomised controlled trial is being conducted comparing usual care, access to Renewed or access to Renewed with brief human support. Cancer survivors who have had colorectal, breast or prostate cancer will be identified and invited through general practice searches and mail-outs. Participants are asked to complete baseline measures immediately after screening and will then be randomised to a study group; this is all completed on the Renewed website. The primary outcome is quality of life measured by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-c30. Secondary outcomes include anxiety and depression, fear of cancer recurrence, general well-being, enablement and items relating to costs for a health economics analysis. Process measures include perceptions of human support, intervention usage and satisfaction, and adherence to behavioural changes. Qualitative process evaluations will be conducted with patients and healthcare staff providing support.Ethics and disseminationThe trial has been approved by the NHS Research Ethics Committee (Reference 18/NW/0013). The results of this trial will be published in peer-reviewed journals and through conference presentations.Trial registration numberISRCTN96374224; Pre-results.

A coaching program to improve quality of life in older people in Japan: a randomised controlled trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 315-322
Author(s):  
Junko Ohashi ◽  
Toshiki Katsura
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Geriatric Center

As the world's population ages, efforts to improve quality of life (QOL) in old age are gaining public attention. In this study, a programme was conducted for older people with the aim of clarifying their life goals related to QOL and the meaning of their existence, and the effect of the programme in improving QOL was evaluated. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group after registration. The program consisted of four 90-minute classes. The primary outcome was the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale score (PGC), and changes in outcomes were compared between groups. The intervention group had significantly improved PGC scores (P<0.003). Further, the scores of PGC subscales ‘Acceptance of one's own ageing’ and ‘Lonely dissatisfaction’ showed significant improvements after the intervention (P<0.001). The findings suggest the effectiveness of the developed program in improving QOL in people aged ≥65 years.

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