Improving physical activity for older adults with limited mobility
Official title: SuPA Mobility: Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Mobility-Limited Older Adults
Run by University of British Columbia · NCT05978336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a 26-week health coaching program to see if it can help older adults with limited mobility become more active compared to those who just receive health education.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 70 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 290 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 5, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 4, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05978336 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling older adults with limited mobility who can safely engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients diagnosed with dementia or stroke, or those who have been physically active in the past three months, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 26-week health coaching intervention designed to enhance physical activity levels in older adults experiencing mobility limitations. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the health coaching program or a control group receiving health education. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, 13 weeks, 26 weeks, and a 6-month follow-up to measure outcomes related to mobility and physical activity. The study will involve a total of 290 older adults to ensure robust data collection and analysis.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the physical activity levels and overall mobility of older adults, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with health coaching interventions aimed at increasing physical activity among older adults, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * scored ≤ 9/12 on the SPPB * are able to complete the 400-m walk in ≤ 15 minutes without sitting or physical assistance from another person or walker (use of cane is acceptable) * scored 22/30 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) * have no significant functional impairment as indicated by a score of 6/8 or higher on the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale * are able to safely engage in MVPA as indicated by the PAR-Q+ and by the family or study physician as necessary * are community-dwelling * are able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * are diagnosed with dementia or stroke * self-report engaging in MVPA ≥ 10 minutes per week in the prior 3 months * are unable to understand, speak, and read English proficiently
Where it's running
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Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Research Pavilion
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD — University of British Columbia
- Study coordinator: Nathan Wei, B.Sc.
- Email: nathan.wei@ubc.ca
- Phone: 604-875-4111
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.