NCT05978336 SuPA Mobility: Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Mobility-Limited Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT05978336 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of British Columbia |
| Condition | Limitation, Mobility |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 290 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-09-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 290 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-05 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a health-coaching intervention to improve physical activity in older adults with limited mobility when compared to a control, health education group.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * scored ≤ 9/12 on the SPPB * are able to complete the 400-m walk in ≤ 15 minutes without sitting or physical assistance from another person or walker (use of cane is acceptable) * scored 22/30 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) * have no significant functional impairment as indicated by a score of 6/8 or higher on the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale * are able to safely engage in MVPA as indicated by the PAR-Q+ and by the family or study physician as necessary * are community-dwelling * are able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * are diagnosed with dementia or stroke * self-report engaging in MVPA ≥ 10 minutes per week in the prior 3 months * are unable to understand, speak, and read English proficiently
Contact & Investigator
Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of British Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05978336 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 70 Years or older, up to 89 Years, studying Limitation, Mobility. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05978336 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05978336 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nathan.wei@ubc.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05978336 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Vancouver, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05978336 clinical trial?
NCT05978336 is sponsored by University of British Columbia. The principal investigator is Teresa Liu-Ambrose, PhD at University of British Columbia. The trial plans to enroll 290 participants.