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Randomized trial of exercise in sedentary middle aged women: effects on quality of life
Bowen DJ, Fesinmeyer MD, Yasui Y, Tworoger S, Ulrich CM, Irwin ML, Rudolph RE, la Croix KL, Schwartz RR, McTiernan A
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2006 Oct 4;3(34):Epub
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Increasing physical activity is currently considered to be a possible prevention strategy for cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, either alone or in combination with dietary changes. This paper presents results of a randomized trial of moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise in middle aged, sedentary women; specifically, we report changes in and correlates of quality of life and functional status of this exercise intervention program for both the short (three months) and longer term (12 months). The intervention group showed a significant increase in Mental Health score from baseline to 3 months (p < 0.01), significantly greater than the change in the control group at 3 months (p < 0.01). A similar trend among exercisers was observed for the General Health score (p < 0.01), and this finding was significantly greater than the change in control group at 3 months (p = 0.01). Change in Social Support -- Affection were predictors of the changes in quality of life variables. This study documented improvements in quality of life and general functioning that occurred as a result of participating in an exercise intervention in sedentary middle-aged women.

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