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The Effect of Walking on Frailty
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of walking intensity on both frailty category (i.e., frail, pre-frail, and nonfrail) and frailty score as a continuous outcome on the SHARE-FI (frailty instrument). As well as test the effect of walking intensity on mobility, physical function, balance, and total Physical Activity.
Official title: The Effect of High Intensity Walking on Frailty
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
165
Start Date
2018-11-26
Completion Date
2024-05-31
Last Updated
2026-11-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
High Intensity Walking
70-80% HRmax
Casual Speed Walking
Self selected pace
Locations (1)
Northwestern Univiersity Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences
Chicago, Illinois, United States