Online platform to enhance exercise programs for older adults
Healthy Activities Improve Lives Randomized Control Trial
NA · Massachusetts General Hospital · NCT06267547
This study tests if an online platform can make an exercise program better for older adults in diverse communities to help them stay active and healthy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 55 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06267547 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an online platform called HAIL combined with the Fit and Strong! exercise program for older adults in racially diverse communities. It involves a cluster randomization of four churches or senior centers, enrolling a total of 120 participants aged 60 and above. Participants will engage in an 8-week exercise program, with the intervention group having access to the HAIL online platform for additional support. The study aims to assess both the efficacy and feasibility of this combined approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over the age of 60 who can attend in-person exercise sessions and are not currently engaged in regular physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to exercise or those who are unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve physical activity levels and overall health outcomes for older adults in black communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar interventions that combine online platforms with physical activity programs, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals over the age of 60 years * Participants are able to travel to one of the churches for the in-person F\&S! exercise sessions * Participants cannot be currently participating in a regular PA program (i.e., at least 100 min per week of moderate to vigorous physical activities) Exclusion Criteria: * Participants do not understand study procedures or are unable to participate in the verbal consent process * Participants must have a physician responsible for their medical care * Participants endorse an item on the Revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (rPAR-Q) as confirmed by their treating physician * Participants who report any contraindication to exercising (e.g., recent ECG changes or myocardial infarction, unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmias, third degree heart block, congestive heart failure) * Participants who receive a score of 28 or higher on the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) during pre-screening
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Roslindale Baptist Church — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Louisa Sylvia, PhD
- Email: lsylvia2@mgh.harvard.edu
- Phone: 6176434804
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: Physical Activity