This pilot study will assess the feasibility and generate preliminary efficacy data of a novel, synchronous, home-based exercise training program for rural older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) using Vivo, an online, live, small group fitness program developed for older adults. It uses individually tailored dual-tasked (i.e., cognitive-motor) exercises to improve strength, endurance, balance, and cognition and incorporates social engagement. Certified trainers deliver instruction and coaching through an interactive session (45 min, 2-3 times/week) delivered over 12 weeks. Vivo Heart adapts this unique program to meet the cardiac rehabilitation needs of older adults with CVD. The specific aims are to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and uptake of Vivo Heart (Aim 1) and obtain pre- and post-intervention measures of exercise capacity, strength, lower-extremity physical function, cognition, quality of life, stress, fatigability, physical activity, and aging biomarkers (Aim 2).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
28
Vivo is an online, live, small group fitness program developed for older adults that uses individually tailored dual-tasked (i.e., cognitive-motor) exercises to improve strength, endurance, balance, and cognition and incorporates social engagement. Certified trainers deliver instruction and coaching through an interactive session for 45 min, 2-3 times/week.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Completion Rate
Completion rate will be determined by the percentage of enrolled participants who complete the exercise and nutrition classes with ≥80% compliance.
Time frame: Week 12
Recruitment Rate
Recruitment rate will be determined by the total number of enrolled participants divided by the number of months recruitment occurred.
Time frame: Year 1
Recruitment Yield
Recruitment yield will be determined based on the number of participants randomized relative to the total number of recruitment letters sent to potentially eligible participants
Time frame: Year 1
Compliance Rate
Compliance will be determined based on adherence to the prescribed intervention. Compliance metrics will include attendance at the exercise and nutrition classes.
Time frame: Week 12
Retention Rate
Retention will be determined by the percentage of enrolled participations who complete follow-up testing.
Time frame: Week 12
Number of Participants Satisfied With Intervention
Acceptability will be assessed at the end of the study using a program satisfaction survey.
Time frame: Week 12
Continuation Rate
Continuation rate will be determined by the number of participants who continue in the Vivo program after the study is over.
Time frame: Year 1
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