Testing Cafe Move to prevent physical frailty in older adults
Official title: Cafe Move: A Novel Program for Prevention of Age-Related Physical Frailty
Run by University of Montana · NCT05720507 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a program called Cafe Move to see if it can help older adults stay physically strong and healthy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 50 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Montana Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Missoula, Montana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 29, 2023 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | February 28, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05720507 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are independent-living older adults who can consent and perform basic physical activities without assistance.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not legally autonomous to consent or are institutionalized will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project explores a new approach to promote health and prevent age-related physical frailty through a program called Cafe Move. The study aims to assess physical function in older adults and encourage them to engage in preventive health behaviors by comparing their physical abilities to peers. It involves a single cohort of 36 participants who will be monitored over a control phase and then during the intervention phase to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of Cafe Move. The findings will help shape a larger controlled trial in the future.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could empower older adults to improve their physical health and reduce the risk of frailty.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar interventions targeting physical function in older adults have shown promise in enhancing health behaviors.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Legally autonomous to consent * Lives independently * Ability to sit, stand, and walk without the assistance of another person Exclusion Criteria: * Not legally autonomous to consent * Institutionalized
Where it's running
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University of Montana
Missoula, Montana, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andrew J Kittelson, PhD
- Email: andy.kittelson@umontana.edu
- Phone: 406-243-4015
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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.