An intergenerational program to reduce loneliness through virtual exercise
Leveraging Exercise to Age in Place (LEAP) Together: An Intergenerational Intervention to Address Loneliness and Social Isolation
NA · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT05831475
This study is testing whether older adults can feel less lonely and more connected by doing virtual exercise videos with peers or younger adults twice a week for eight weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Beverly Hills, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05831475 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program involves older adults participating in exercise videos twice a week for eight weeks, either with a peer from their age group or a younger adult, while engaging in video chats. Participants will complete assessments at the start, after eight weeks, and at sixteen weeks to evaluate the program's effectiveness. An initial meeting with an Exercise Physiologist will help tailor the exercise experience to individual preferences. The study aims to enhance social connectedness, decrease loneliness, and improve overall well-being through structured physical activity.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include older adults aged 65 and above and younger adults aged 18-30 who have access to the necessary technology for participation.
Not a fit: Patients currently diagnosed with dementia may not benefit from this program due to cognitive impairments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and improve the physical and mental well-being of older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in using intergenerational approaches to combat loneliness, suggesting this method may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Verbal informed consent obtained from subject and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study * Age 18-30 years for younger adults * Age greater than or equal to 65 years for older adults * Has access to a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with video capabilities connected to the internet with a screen at least 13 inches across * Able to read, write, and understand English * Has a 5 x 6 foot space at home in which to exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of dementia
Where this trial is running
Beverly Hills, California
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Beverly Hills, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Celina H Shirazipour, Ph.D. — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Allison M Mays, MD, MAS
- Email: Allison.Mays@cshs.org
- Phone: (310) 385-3511
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Social Isolation, Loneliness, Intergenerational Relations, physical activity, older adults, intergenerational, social isolation, loneliness