Yoga to Prevent Mobility Limitations in Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
The loss of mobility during aging impacts independence and leads to further disability, morbidity, and reduced life expectancy. The study objective was to examine the feasibility and safety of conducting a randomized controlled trial of yoga for older adults at risk for mobility limitations. The investigators hypothesized that sedentary older adults could be recruited for the study, would attend either yoga or a health education control, would complete assessments, and that the interventions could be safely delivered.
Conditions: Aging, Mobility Limitation, Sedentary Lifestyle.
Primary outcome: Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).
Enrollment: 46 participants.
How strong is the evidence?
Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 46 participants or records.
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