Chair Based Exercise Proof of Concept Study Version 1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Developing a Chair Based Exercise Programme for Older People: A Proof of Concept Study
IRAS ID
170552
Contact name
Pip Logan
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Nottingham
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 30 days
Research summary
Frail older people unable to exercise when standing may be encouraged to carry out chair based exercises (CBE). A review of evidence for CBE found little consensus on their composition and potential benefits. Establishing a consensus of the views of clinical experts has identified the clinical components of CBE programmes. The chair based exercise programme has been developed based on the best available evidence about the responses of frail older people to exercise. It now needs to be tested in a proof of concept study to establish if it can demonstrate changes in muscle strength and function and if it is acceptable to patients.
REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/NW/0162
Date of REC Opinion
20 Feb 2015
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion