Program to support Indigenous women in improving health through physical activity
Official title: Expansion and Spread of Makoyoh'Sokoi, the Wolf Trail, a Community Led, Culturally Relevant, Physical Activity-based, Holistic Wellness Program for Indigenous Women; a Self-control, Non- Randomized, Intervention Trial in Seven Communities (10 Sites) in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Run by University of Calgary · NCT05362435 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program that helps Indigenous women improve their health through education and physical activity while also sharing cultural knowledge and building community support.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Calgary Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Calgary, Alberta and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 22, 2021 |
| Main results expected | June 2025 |
| Study ends | June 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05362435 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this program are Indigenous women aged 18 and older from specific communities in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding will not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Makoyoh'Sokoi program is designed to empower Indigenous women by providing health education and promoting physical activity. Participants engage in health education modules that focus on nutrition, prevention, and accessing local healthcare resources, while also incorporating cultural elements through Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. The program aims to enhance self-efficacy and health literacy among participants, fostering a supportive community environment. By including women of all ages, the program encourages intergenerational knowledge sharing and adapts physical activities to accommodate varying abilities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the health and wellness of Indigenous women by increasing their physical activity levels and health literacy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-based programs targeting Indigenous populations have shown promise in improving health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Indigenous women from the following participating communities in rural and urban Alberta and Saskatchewan: Calgary (3 communities), Edmonton, Onion Lake Cree Nation, Waterhen Lake First Nation, Flying Dust First Nation, Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation, and Piikani Nation. * Indigenous women may identify as Métis, First Nations or Inuit, living both on- and off-reserve * Women, defined as gender female, and may include cis-female, binary, trans- females, queer and two-spirited individuals. * 18 years old and older. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Where it's running
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Miskanawah
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
Piikani First Nation
Piikani Nation, Alberta, Canada Recruiting -
Flying Dust First Nation
Flying Dust First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada Recruiting -
Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation
Ministikwan Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada Recruiting -
Onion Lake Health Centre
Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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Waterhen Lake First Nation
Waterhen Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sonja Wicklum, MD CCFP FCFP — University of Calgary
- Study coordinator: Sonja Wicklum, MD CCFP FCFP
- Email: Sonja.wicklum@ucalgary.ca
- Phone: 403-955-9300
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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.