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Studies A-Z > P > ProAct65+
Purpose
The aim of the ProAct65+ trial is to evaluate the delivery, impact and cost-effectiveness of a
community-based exercise programme (FaME) with a home-based exercise programme
(OEP) supported by similarly aged peer mentors, compared with usual care for patients
aged 65 and over in general practice.
Primary objective
To determine the effect on continuation of exercise of two evidence-based exercise
programmes over a two-year follow-up period
Secondary objectives
- To determine the health benefits of the programmes to patients starting at various levels of physical activity, particularly the effects on physical and psychological status, health status and quality adjusted life years.
- To estimate the costs of the exercise interventions and to assess the cost-effectiveness of community group exercise and home-supported exercise compared with usual care.
- To determine the acceptability of the programmes, adherence rates, enabling factors and barriers to future implementation.
- To determine participants' perceptions of the value of exercise, and the predictors of continued exercise.
ProAct65+ is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology
Assessment Programme for a total period of five years.