The propose of the study is to test the hypothesis that an eight week program consisting of walking exercise and social cognitive theory based group workshops will increase physical activity adherence six months later in older adults with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
125
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois, United States
Physical Activity
Change from baseline to month six in physical activity. Participants will wear an accelerometer to measure physical activity.
Time frame: Month 6
Self-efficacy
We will assess changes in self-efficacy by written questionnaires.
Time frame: Month 6
Executive function
Participants will complete a neuropsychological battery of tasks assessing memory, attention and decision-making at baseline and month six.
Time frame: Month 6
Self-regulatory strategy use
We will assess changes in self-regulatory strategy use by written questionnaires.
Time frame: Month 6
Physical function
We will conduct functional fitness testing including tests of balance, strength, mobility and flexibility at baseline and six months.
Time frame: Month 6
Psychosocial outcomes
We will assess changes in psychosocial function ( e.g. self-esteem; social support; anxiety) by written questionnaires.
Time frame: Month 6
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