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Companion for Exercise

Q: Is there still an opportunity for individuals to participate in this trial?

According to the clinicaltrials.gov listing, this medication trial is not currently open for enrollment. This study was first posted on March 16th 2021 and last modified on November 14 2022; however, there are 202 other medical studies that are still recruiting patients at present time.

Q: Does this research program accept participants of senior age?

This medical trial necessitates that patients who wish to enroll are between 60 and 90 years old. Notably, there are 46 clinical trials specifically designed for those under 18 and 128 studies targeting individuals over 65.

Q: Who is eligible to partake in this experiment?

This clinical trial is looking for 46 individuals with an age ranging from 60 to 90 years old that are active physically.

Phase < 1

Waitlist Available

Led By Dinesh John, PhD

Research Sponsored by Northeastern University

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 6 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test if adding a behavior change system to a proven exercise program can help sedentary adults over 60 years old become more physically active.

Eligible Conditions

Exercise
Physical Activity

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Physical activity measured using a body-worn accelerometer

Sedentary behavior measured using a body-worn accelerometer

Other outcome measures

Attention and executive function measured using the NIH tool box

Blood glucose measured using a cardiocheck fingerstick blood sample

Percent body fat measured via bioelectrical impedance

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Treatment group will engage in a 16-week supervised exercise program and then be followed-up after 24 weeks. In addition, the Companion will be deployed in the treatment group only.

Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Control group will engage in a 16-week supervised exercise program and then be followed-up after 24 weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northeastern UniversityLead Sponsor

88 Previous Clinical Trials

61,264 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Exercise

240 Patients Enrolled for Exercise

Dinesh John, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorNortheastern University

1 Previous Clinical Trials

66 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there still an opportunity for individuals to participate in this trial?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov listing, this medication trial is not currently open for enrollment. This study was first posted on March 16th 2021 and last modified on November 14 2022; however, there are 202 other medical studies that are still recruiting patients at present time."

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Does this research program accept participants of senior age?

"This medical trial necessitates that patients who wish to enroll are between 60 and 90 years old. Notably, there are 46 clinical trials specifically designed for those under 18 and 128 studies targeting individuals over 65."

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