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Official title Inspiring Seniors Towards Exercise Promotion - 2
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07629739
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Older adults' low adherence to the national physical activity guidelines may stem from a failure to increase positive affective responses to exercise (e.g., enjoyment). Exercising with personalized, tempo-synchronous music playlists has shown promising effects on physical activity promotion in midlife-to-older adults during a cardiac rehab program.
- Time commitment: about 8 months
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults over 65 years old.
- Ambulatory without pain or the use of assisted walking devices.
- Able to speak and read English.
- Healthy enough to exercise at moderate intensity with or without medical clearance by a primary care physician.
- Living in the community for the duration of the study (9-10 months).
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed progressive, neurodegenerative, or severe central nervous system disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple...
- Participants with a history of episodic or peripheral neurological conditions (such as neuralgia or migraines) or stable cardiovascular/metabolic...
- Known exercise contraindications (uncontrolled hypertension, joint problems, diabetes, metabolic conditions, etc.), determined by self-report on the...
- Current or upcoming cancer treatment, determined by self-report on the PAR-Q+.
- Stroke or neural impairment in the past 6 months, as self-reported on the PAR-Q+.
- Hip/knee/spinal fracture or surgery in the past 6 months, determined by self-report on the ACSM Health Screening Questionnaire.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adults over 65 years old.
- Ambulatory without pain or the use of assisted walking devices.
- Able to speak and read English.
- Healthy enough to exercise at moderate intensity with or without medical clearance by a primary care physician.
- Living in the community for the duration of the study (9-10 months).
- Having a reliable means of transportation.
- Having a safe place at home or at a residential area (at least 6 feet by 6 feet of open space) for unsupervised exercise training.
- Being low-active (\< 90 min/week of MAT and \< 2 days/week of ST for the last 3 months).
- Diagnosed progressive, neurodegenerative, or severe central nervous system disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or history of stroke with residual deficits) that significantly...
- Participants with a history of episodic or peripheral neurological conditions (such as neuralgia or migraines) or stable cardiovascular/metabolic conditions may be included if they receive formal written medical...
- Known exercise contraindications (uncontrolled hypertension, joint problems, diabetes, metabolic conditions, etc.), determined by self-report on the PAR-Q+.
- Current or upcoming cancer treatment, determined by self-report on the PAR-Q+.
- Stroke or neural impairment in the past 6 months, as self-reported on the PAR-Q+.
- Hip/knee/spinal fracture or surgery in the past 6 months, determined by self-report on the ACSM Health Screening Questionnaire.
- Unable or unwilling to attend intervention classes, as determined by phone screening.
- Currently participating in any other exercise or fitness-related research study, determined by phone screening.
- Use of medications for cognitive impairment, as self-reported on the medication survey.
- Initiation or change in dosage of psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, anxiolytics) within the past 8 weeks; participants must be on a stable dose for at least 2 months before enrollment and intend to...
- Self-report regularly drinking \> 14 alcoholic beverages a week or current illicit drug use, determined by self-report to screening surveys.
- Current regular or hazardous use of illicit substances, or misuse of prescription medications, that occurs on a weekly or more frequent basis, or any substance use that, in the judgment of the investigator, would...
- Cannot ambulate without a walker/cane, assessed in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Screening Questionnaire
- Having cognitive impairment, determined by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) BLIND \< 17.
- Meet the threshold for clinical depression, determined by the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale Revised (CESD-R).
- Uncorrected hearing or visual impairments, self-reported on the Health History Questionnaire.
- Unable to understand the study procedure.
- One of the household members is participating in this study, as self-reported during phone screening.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Atlanta, Georgia, 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 study runs about 8 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 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 Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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