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Church-Based Physical Activity Program for Physical Function Limitations
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Research Sponsored by Rush University Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up measured at baseline and 6 months and 12 months after start of the intervention
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing a church-based intervention to improve physical function in African Americans with physical limitations.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American adults aged 40 or older with mobility limitations and at least two chronic conditions like heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes. They must be able to walk unassisted, speak and read English, attend a participating church in certain Illinois counties, and be safe to start exercising.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a church-based program called 'Keep it Movin'' against a self-guided education program 'Go 4 Life' over 12 months. It aims to see which one better improves physical function in participants with existing health issues.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve exercise and educational programs rather than medications, side effects are minimal but may include typical exercise-related discomforts such as muscle soreness or strain.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ measured at baseline and 6 months and 12 months after start of the intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~measured at baseline and 6 months and 12 months after start of the intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Physical Function
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Physical Activity
Change in Quality of Life
Change in Self-Reported Physical Activity
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Keep it Movin'Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Go 4 Life Self Guided EducationActive Control1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Rush University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
424 Previous Clinical Trials
165,040 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Keep it Movin'
- Group 2: Go 4 Life Self Guided Education
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are researchers actively seeking participants for this clinical trial?
"Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical experiment is not accepting new patients; the trial was originally posted on January 31st, 2023 and last revised on April 20th, 2022. Luckily, there are currently 28 other similar trials recruiting participants."
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