Improving health and independence for older adults at home through meal delivery and exercise.
A Meal Delivery and Exercise Intervention to Increase Resilience in Homebound Older Adults
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · NIH-11041190
This study is all about helping older adults who stay at home stay healthy and independent by providing them with nutritious meals and fun exercise programs to improve their strength and walking speed.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11041190 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping homebound older adults maintain their independence and health through a combination of meal delivery and exercise programs. The approach involves assessing frailty and functional decline in older adults, with a specific emphasis on improving gait speed and overall frailty scores. Participants will receive meals from Meals on Wheels along with tailored exercise interventions designed to be convenient and enjoyable. The study aims to identify effective strategies that can help older adults age in place rather than move to institutional care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are homebound and may be experiencing frailty or functional decline.
Not a fit: Patients who are not homebound or those who do not meet the age criteria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of life for homebound older adults by improving their physical health and ability to live independently.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results in improving gait speed and frailty scores in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LEE, JESSICA LAN — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON
- Study coordinator: LEE, JESSICA LAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.