mHealth intervention for improving sleep and cognition in low-income older adults
mHealth-Facilitated Physical Activity Toward Health (mPATH) Intervention for Low-Income Older Adults
This study is testing a mobile health program to see if it can help low-income older adults sleep better and think more clearly by encouraging physical activity and providing coaching.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 176 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05935241 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention called Physical Activity Toward Health (mPATH) in enhancing cognitive function and sleep quality among low-income older adults. The intervention includes personalized physical activity plans, exercise videos, and biweekly coaching over a 24-week period, utilizing wearable devices to facilitate engagement. By focusing on this underserved population, the study seeks to address the gap in research regarding the benefits of physical activity on cognitive decline and sleep disturbances in low-income older adults.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are low-income older adults who experience sleep difficulties and lack regular physical activity but are capable of moderate-intensity exercise.
Not a fit: Patients with untreated sleep apnea, severe mental health issues, or those with a history of neurological disorders may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve cognitive function and sleep quality in low-income older adults, potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with physical activity interventions in older adults, but this specific approach targeting low-income individuals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * self-reported difficulty of sleep * lack of physical activity/exercise * low household income * capacity for moderate intensity exercise Exclusion Criteria: * untreated sleep apnea * severe depression or anxiety * dementia * history of neurologic or psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental impairment, traumatic brain injury * current enrollment in another clinical trial
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Junxin Li — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Junxin Li
- Email: junxin.li@jhu.edu
- Phone: 4105022608
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.