ACT Form 85 Summary

Data Description

ACT Form 85 collects blood pressure and neurology information measured on ACT participants at their study visit. A high-level overview of the content areas is shown below.

Blood Pressure

• Cuff size – pediatric, regular, large arm, or thigh
• First BP reading systolic/ diastolic
• Second BP reading 

Anthropometry

• Standing height – measured or stated
• Weight
• Hip, waist, and head circumference

Neurological Exam

• Measured (timed) walk, gait test (10 ft)
• Type of gait, gait aid, number of steps, arm swing
• Walking on toes, heels, and weakness
• Standing test (station, side-by-side, semi-tandem, full-tandem)

Grip Strength

• Have you had a recent worsening of pain or arthritis in your wrist, or do you have tendonitis?
• Have you had surgery on your hands or arms during the last 3 months?
• Grip strength for dominant and non-dominant hands (first, second, third tries)
• External shoulder rotation

Chair Stands 

• Single and repeated chair stands

 

Important Note: Form contents have changed over the years so all the above items may not be collected over the full duration of the ACT study. 

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Data Structure 

This Form 85 dataset contains one row per visit at which the study form was collected. 

 

Historical Data Collection Forms

For Baseline and Biennial Visits (PDFs)