NCT06667817 Exercise From Afar: Progressing At Risk Individuals to Independent Exercise
| NCT ID | NCT06667817 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Emporia State University |
| Condition | Sedentary Behavior |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-10-31 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-06-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
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This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-31 with a primary completion date of 2025-06-01.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of a technology-driven independent exercise program on health outcomes associated with dementia risk among underactive rural adults. Underactive adults (n=50), ages 40-70 years, from federally designated rural and frontier Kansas counties will be recruited to participate in this study. Specific inclusionary and exclusionary criteria will be used to screen potential participants and determine eligibility. Following recruitment and screening, participants will complete baseline physical fitness and health assessments, supervised by the research team. Following completion of baseline assessments, a personal training/fitness app will be employed to design and deliver exercise programming and track exercise participation, adherence and progression over the course of the study. All prescribed exercise will follow national governing body recommendations and include specific exercises found in previous work to be beneficial for physical health and brain plasticity. The study team will record exercise instruction videos that can be accessed by all participants at any time throughout the study. The particular app used will allow the research team to organize exercise videos into structured training sessions, allowing participants to exercise on their own, at the location of their choice, with ample instruction. The app will also allow participants to record themselves performing various exercises and send them to the research team for analysis of technique and safety. Communication between study personnel and participants will be delivered via the app. Phone calls and/or Zoom sessions will be offered as an alternative if necessary. Our goal is to create a safe, effective means of delivering personalized exercise programming to rural adults that reduces barriers to exercise, improves physical fitness and biomarkers associated with dementia risk and lends itself to exercise adherence in a population that is at an increased risk for cognitive decline. Middle aged adults will be included in the study as they are at an age when successful behavior change is more probable (than older, institutionalized adults); older adults will be included as they are in the high-risk category for dementia. Following the exercise intervention, all baseline assessments will be repeated. Data will be compared to determine the impact of the exercise program on each variable (i.e. dementia risk biomarkers, QOL, physical fitness, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 40 to 70 years of age * Characterized as underactive by the TAPA * Able to read and converse in English * Willing and able to install an application on their smart phone Exclusion Criteria: * Myocardial infarction or symptoms of coronary artery disease in the last 2yrs * Uncontrolled hypertension within the last 6 months * Cancer in the last 2yrs (except non-metastatic basal or squamous cell carcinoma) * Significant pain or musculoskeletal disorder that would prohibit participation in an exercise program * Possible/probably dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) base on adjudication * Physician concern regarding safety or completion of the study
Contact & Investigator
Erin M Blocker, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Emporia State University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06667817 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Sedentary Behavior. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06667817 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06667817 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at eblocker@emporia.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06667817 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Emporia, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06667817 clinical trial?
NCT06667817 is sponsored by Emporia State University. The principal investigator is Erin M Blocker, PhD at Emporia State University. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.