The Men on the Move Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The Men on the Move Study is a randomized, controlled, feasibility study designed to address the health problem of physical inactivity in older men.

Detailed Description
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Men on the Move is a randomized, controlled, feasibility study to provide preliminary evidence of feasibility and efficacy for promoting mobility through the uptake of physical activity among men aged 65 years and older who are physically inactive. Specifically, Men on the Move will evaluate the effects of a choice-based physical activity model paired with an active transportation model. The choice-based physical activity model encourages older men to use existing community-based resources to create and implement actions plans for physical activity. It also provides ongoing face-to-face and telephone-based support from trained activity coaches. The active transportation model provides transit passes and active travel planning to promote use of transit and walking to destinations of interest. The feasibility of delivering the intervention will be assessed. Accelerometry and travel diaries will be used to measure the effects of the intervention on physical activity.

Official Title
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Shape the Path: Targeting the Health and Mobility of Older Men Through Key Community Partnerships -- The Men on the Move Study

Conditions
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Physical Inactivity, Mobility Limitation, Older Men

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 65 years of age and older; identify as a man; English speaking; and demonstrate readiness for physical activity (by the PAR-Q+ questionnaire or a letter of recommendation from their physician) Exclusion Criteria: participated in any strength training in the past 3 months; participated in any aerobic exercise class in the past 3 months; live in a nursing home or assisted living facility; or have plans to be out of town for more than 7 days during the 12-week intervention period.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation<br>Participants will meet one-on-one with an activity coach to develop a choice-based physical activity and active transportation plan based on their interest, abilities, and resources; attend group-based motivational meetings; and receive ongoing support and encouragement for physical activity and active transportation (e.g., telephone-assisted support, community centre and transit passes). | Behavioral: Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation<br> <br> |
| No Intervention: Wait-List Control<br>Participants will be offered the Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation intervention after the experimental arm has completed the study. | |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feasibility of participant recruitment and retention | Number of study participants recruited and retained for the 12-week study | 12 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from baseline in physical activity as measured by accelerometry at 12 weeks | Minutes/day | Baseline and 12 weeks | 
| Change from baseline in daily steps as measured by accelerometry at 12 weeks | steps/day | Baseline and 12 weeks | 
| Change from baseline in physical activity as measured by the CHAMPS questionnaire score at 12 weeks |  | Baseline and 12 weeks | 
| Change from baseline in active transportation as measured by travel diaries at 12 weeks | Trip rates (overall, by walking, by transit) | Baseline and 12 weeks | 
| Change from baseline in mobility as measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score at 12 weeks |  | Baseline and 12 weeks | 
| Change from baseline in mobility as measured by the Life-Space Assessment score at 12 weeks |  | Baseline and 12 weeks |