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New treatment option for Sedentary Middle Age and Older Aged Adults
Official title Improving Exercise Adherence With App Technology for At-Risk Adults Living in Rural Kansas and Nebraska
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07171255
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are a public health crisis impacting individuals across the world. In the United States, adults living in rural areas face an elevated risk for cognitive impairment mainly due to disparities in care, higher sedentary behavior, and reduced education.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age 40-85 years
- Characterized as underactive by the Telephone Assessment of Physical Activity (TAPA)50
- Self-reported proficiency in English
- Own a smartphone and willing to download an application
- Primary care provider clearance to participate for those who do not pass the PAR-Q+51
You likely can't join if
- Contraindications to high-intensity exercise
- Cognitive impairment (\<19 on the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA])
- Neurodegenerative or acute neurological diagnoses (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury)
- Orthopedic surgery or injuries in the last 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 40-85 years
- Characterized as underactive by the Telephone Assessment of Physical Activity (TAPA)50
- Self-reported proficiency in English
- Own a smartphone and willing to download an application
- Primary care provider clearance to participate for those who do not pass the PAR-Q+51
- Live in a rural area (Rural-Urban Commuting Area [RUCA] Codes) 52
- Contraindications to high-intensity exercise
- Cognitive impairment (\<19 on the Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA])
- Neurodegenerative or acute neurological diagnoses (e.g., Parkinson's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury)
- Orthopedic surgery or injuries in the last 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Emporia, Kansas, United States
- Omaha, Nebraska, 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, 40 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Emporia, Kansas, United States; Omaha, Nebraska, 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.