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New treatment option for Physical Function
Official title Church-based Intervention to Improve Physical Function
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05345041
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a 12-month multi-level behavioral cluster randomized trial testing a church-based intervention to improve physical function (PF) in Americans with PF limitations.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Churches (Community-level):
- Membership of 300 or more adults
- Located in Cook, Lake, Dupage, Will, McHenry, Kane, or Kendall counties Participants (Individual-level):
- Age 40 or older
- Have mobility limitations (defined as SPPB score of ≤9)
You likely can't join if
- Participants (Individual-level):
- Severe cognitive impairment, defined as five or more errors on the Short-Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
- Unable to consistently attend group classes at a scheduled time due to lack of reliable transportation, schedule conflicts, travel, plans to...
- Participating in a medically supervised rehabilitation program such as cardiac rehab
- Inpatient treatment for a psychiatric condition within the past 6 months, or currently receiving treatment for schizophrenia or other serious...
- Contraindications to exercise determined using the EASY/healthcare follow-up
See the full eligibility criteria
- Churches (Community-level):
- Membership of 300 or more adults
- Located in Cook, Lake, Dupage, Will, McHenry, Kane, or Kendall counties Participants (Individual-level):
- Age 40 or older
- Have mobility limitations (defined as SPPB score of ≤9)
- Ambulatory, defined as able to get out of a chair and walk without assistance without using a straight cane
- Able to speak and read English
- Attend recruitment church; and
- Safe to begin an exercise program, which will be determined using the Exercise Assessment and Screening for You (EASY) Tool.
- Participants (Individual-level):
- Severe cognitive impairment, defined as five or more errors on the Short-Portable Mental Status Questionnaire
- Unable to consistently attend group classes at a scheduled time due to lack of reliable transportation, schedule conflicts, travel, plans to relocate, upcoming surgery, etc.
- Participating in a medically supervised rehabilitation program such as cardiac rehab
- Inpatient treatment for a psychiatric condition within the past 6 months, or currently receiving treatment for schizophrenia or other serious psychiatric illness
- Contraindications to exercise determined using the EASY/healthcare follow-up
- Congestive heart failure New York Health Association (NYHA) Class I or higher; unstable angina; heart attack or stroke within past 6 months
- Visual or hearing impairment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.