NCT07500077 Strength and Balance Integration in Maintenance Cardiac Rehabilitation for Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT07500077 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Glasgow Caledonian University |
| Condition | Cardiac Rehabilitation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 53 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-02-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-06-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 53 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-02 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-01.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this cluster randomised clinical trial is to investigate the impact of adding strength and balance exercises into traditional aerobic-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Community/Maintenance classes on the functional fitness of older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. To explore participants' functional fitness changes, 2. Confidence in balance, 3. Concerns about falling compared to those participating in traditional aerobic-based cardiac rehabilitation only. 4. Understand the perceptions of participants regarding the addition of strength and balance into classes. 5. Understand the views of exercise professionals delivering the classes with additional strength and balance. Participants: 1. Will get their Functional fitness measured using the Functional Fitness MOT at baseline, and carry out questionnaires on their current physical activity levels, confidence in balance and concerns about falling. 2. The traditional aerobic-based cardiac rehabilitation classes (Clusters) will be randomised into Intervention Groups (additional strength and balance added) and usual care (Control Groups). 3. After 12 weeks, Functional Fitness and the questionnaires will be reassessed. 4. Two weeks after the 12-week follow-up, participants will be invited to an online focus group on Microsoft Teams to understand their perceptions of strength and balance. 5. Additionally, exercise Leaders will be invited to an interview on Microsoft Teams to discuss their views on strength and balance incorporation into maintenance cardiac rehabilitation classes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking older adults * Aged ≥50 years old * Able to provide written informed consent * Currently engaged with community-based Maintenance Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise classes within Scotland for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Show symptoms of an unstable cardiovascular medical condition * Have moderate or severe cognitive impairment (can neither understand nor write the informed consent form, and/or cannot follow instructions) * Have upper or lower limb amputation * Have had upper or lower limb fractures in the past six months.
Contact & Investigator
Dawn A Skelton, PhD
STUDY DIRECTOR
Glasgow Caledonian University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07500077 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, up to 100 Years, studying Cardiac Rehabilitation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07500077 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07500077 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at aiqbal207@caledonian.ac.uk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07500077 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07500077 clinical trial?
NCT07500077 is sponsored by Glasgow Caledonian University. The principal investigator is Dawn A Skelton, PhD at Glasgow Caledonian University. The trial plans to enroll 53 participants.