Program to help older adults maintain health and independence
Healthy Lifetime - Sustainability and Quality Study - PHASE 2
This study is testing a new program that helps older adults stay healthy and independent at home by providing personalized support and coaching through video chats.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT05920733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
HealthyLifetime is a person-centered program designed to assist older adults in maximizing their health and optimizing their functioning to remain independent in their homes. The program intervenes early in the aging process, focusing on health behavior changes to prevent functional decline and manage chronic conditions. Nurse Coaches provide personalized support, integrating their services with existing medical care to enhance self-care capacity and long-term health behavior change. The program utilizes video chat sessions for coaching, ensuring accessibility for participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are older adults who can communicate effectively and have access to technology for virtual coaching.
Not a fit: Patients who have recently experienced major health issues or are not eligible for Medicaid Home Help services may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the health and independence of older adults, allowing them to age in place more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar nurse-led health coaching approaches for older adults, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Be able to read, speak English and hear - but may use glasses or hearing aids, if needed; * Be able to tell us their age, their date of birth, address, and phone number, as well as write down and explain their health problems; * Have their own computer or iPad (Tablet) with an Internet connection, a working camera and microphone. and * Be able to use their computer/tablet to connect to video chat sessions like Zoom in a private space in their home or a private room. Exclusion Criteria: * People who, in the last month, have used the Emergency Room (ER) or stayed in the hospital. * Are not verified users of Medicaid Home Help services \[we will check with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service to verify that you receive these services using your name, date of birth, and Medicaid identification number\]; * Have a new major health problem that they are seeing a doctor about more than once per month; * Have been told their illness is not curable; * Cannot remember their name, date of birth or their health problems; * Cannot use glasses or a hearing aid to see or hear well enough to read materials on the computer or talk to the nurse easily; and, * Do not have, or cannot use, a computer, iPad or other device with the Internet at home to use Zoom (e.g., internet streaming).
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan School of Nursing — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Margaret Calarco, PhD
- Email: mcalarco@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-647-3857
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.