Mindful walking program for older South Asian caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot study aims to address the elevated psychological stress and limited physical activity experienced by older South Asian family caregivers of individuals with cognitive disabilities. The intervention, called MindWalk, combines mindful walking with cognitive training to improve cognitive function and reduce stress. Participants will engage in a 12-week program developed with input from a Community Advisory Committee, focusing on mindfulness techniques while walking. The study will recruit 50 participants who meet specific eligibility criteria, including being 45 years or older and self-reporting insufficient physical activity.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Older South Asian family caregivers (45 years or older) caring for a person with cognitive disability of any age
* Self-reported insufficient physical activity (defined as participating in moderate physical activity less than 60 min/week) and not engaged in mindfulness training
* Self-reporting of experiencing psychological stress;
* Own a smartphone with a data plan or Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., tablets such as iPad) to sync data from the Fitbit tracker to the Fitbit app and to receive text messages
* Ability to speak, understand, read and write English; ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-South Asian caregivers
* Caregivers less than 45 years old
* Having self-reported sufficient physical activity (defined as participating in moderate physical activity more than 60 min/week) and engaged in some form of mindfulness training
* Not owning a smartphone with a data plan or Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., tablets such as iPad)
* Mobility limitation
* Taking medications or other behavioral treatment for stress reduction; acute or chronic diseases at baseline
* Inability to understand, speak, read, and write English
* Inability to provide informed consent

Where it's running

• American Association of Retired Asians
  Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Sanjeevani 4U
  Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Northwestern University
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Apna Ghar
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• South Asian American Policy & Research Institute
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
• Metropolitan Asian Family Services
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sumithra Murthy — University of Illinois Chicago
• Study coordinator: Sumithra Murthy
• Email: smurthy@uic.edu
• Phone: 312-355-1396

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.