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Official title Social Prescribing Intervention for Health Promotion in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07540117
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study evaluates the effects of a social prescribing intervention on health promotion outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. The intervention consists of a 4-week mindfulness meditation program followed by a 12-week walking-pole exercise program.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 55 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 55 years and older
- Community-dwelling older adults
- Able to walk independently or with assistive devices
- Normal cognitive function or mild cognitive impairment, with ability to understand and follow study procedures
- Willing to sign informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Major surgery or hospitalization within the previous 3 months
- Severe cardiovascular disease or other medical condition making exercise inappropriate, based on physician assessment
- Moderate to severe dementia or other severe psychiatric disorder
- Inability to comply with the 4-week mindfulness meditation program or the 12-week walking-pole exercise program
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults aged 55 years and older
- Community-dwelling older adults
- Able to walk independently or with assistive devices
- Normal cognitive function or mild cognitive impairment, with ability to understand and follow study procedures
- Willing to sign informed consent
- Willing to participate in the intervention and complete study assessments
- Major surgery or hospitalization within the previous 3 months
- Severe cardiovascular disease or other medical condition making exercise inappropriate, based on physician assessment
- Moderate to severe dementia or other severe psychiatric disorder
- Inability to comply with the 4-week mindfulness meditation program or the 12-week walking-pole exercise program
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zhunan, Miaoli, Taiwan
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, 55 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 Zhunan, Miaoli, Taiwan. 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.