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Official title Guided Episodic Future Thinking to Increase Physical Activity Adherence and Promote Healthy Brain Aging
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06123182
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this behavioral clinical trial is to learn how to increase physical activity in mid-life adults. Specifically, can guided imagery that includes creating mental pictures increase excitement about working out.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 45 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- speak English
- have access to reliable communication (a telephone or cell phone, computer, etc.)
- normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
- ambulatory (without the use of assistive devices)
- physically underactive
You likely can't join if
- patients with arrhythmias or acute cardiac events will be excluded due to potential complications with the supervised moderate exercise
- at risk for hazard due to magnetic fields due to MR safety concerns
- have any neurologic or psychiatric disorder except depression, anxiety (including post-traumatic stress disorder)
- have history of seizures or head trauma due to MR data quality
See the full eligibility criteria
- speak English
- have access to reliable communication (a telephone or cell phone, computer, etc.)
- normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
- ambulatory (without the use of assistive devices)
- physically underactive
- able to give informed consent
- able to exercise continuously on the recumbent stepper exercise device for 4 minutes greater than or equal to 25 watts to demonstrate ability to perform exercise on stepper \& no aerobic exercise contraindications or...
- able to communicate with investigators, follow 2-step command \& correctly answer consent comprehension questions
- stable blood pressure and statin medication doses for 30 days as these affect vascular health/hemodynamics
- willing and able to safely enter magnetic resonance (MR) scanner and attempt the MR scan
- willing and able to attempt a blood draw
- patients with arrhythmias or acute cardiac events will be excluded due to potential complications with the supervised moderate exercise
- at risk for hazard due to magnetic fields due to MR safety concerns
- have any neurologic or psychiatric disorder except depression, anxiety (including post-traumatic stress disorder)
- have history of seizures or head trauma due to MR data quality
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 45 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kansas City, Kansas, 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.