SuPA Mobility: Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Mobility-Limited Older Adults
Trial Parameters
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