Choose to Move for Sedentary Lifestyle
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial targets older adults who aren't very active and wish to increase their physical engagement. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 3-month program, "Choose to Move," where participants set personal activity goals and attend group meetings, in boosting physical activity among seniors in British Columbia. The program offers flexibility, allowing activities to be chosen individually or in groups, and can be adapted for cultural or geographical needs. English or Punjabi speakers over 50 years old may be well-suited for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for participants to contribute to valuable research that could enhance seniors' well-being.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that the Choose to Move program is safe for older adults?
Research has shown that the "Choose to Move" program is one of the few health-boosting activities designed for older adults. It aims to increase physical activity, improve movement, and reduce feelings of loneliness. However, existing studies do not provide specific details about safety or how well participants handle the program.
Since the program encourages exercise and social interaction, it is likely safe for most older adults. Programs like this typically aim to improve health with minimal risk. Those considering participation should consult their doctor to ensure it suits their health needs.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about "Choose to Move" because it offers a flexible, personalized approach for older adults with sedentary lifestyles. Unlike traditional exercise programs, this treatment involves a tailored action plan developed through one-on-one consultations with an activity coach, allowing participants to choose activities that match their interests and abilities. Additionally, the program fosters social connections through group meetings, which can be adapted for cultural or geographical needs, providing a supportive community environment that is often missing in standard fitness programs. This personalized and adaptable approach aims to promote sustainable physical activity, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes for older adults.
What evidence suggests that the Choose to Move program is effective for promoting physical activity in low active older adults?
Research has shown that the "Choose to Move" program, which participants in this trial will follow, helps older adults become more active. One study found that people in the program walked an average of 779 more steps each day than those not in the program. Another study discovered that participants maintained these activity levels over time. The program also reduces feelings of loneliness by involving participants in group meetings and one-on-one talks. These findings suggest that "Choose to Move" can effectively help older adults stay active and feel more connected.12367
Who Is on the Research Team?
Heather McKay, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Joanie Sims Gould, MSW, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for older adults in British Columbia who lead a sedentary lifestyle, may feel lonely or socially isolated, and have limited mobility. It's designed to help those who haven't been very active lately.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Consultation
Participants meet 1-on-1 with their activity coach to set goals and develop a physical activity action plan
Group Meetings
Participants attend eight, 1-hour group-based meetings led by an activity coach, covering health-related topics and social connection
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, mobility, and social connectedness
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Choose to Move
Trial Overview
The 'Choose to Move' program is being expanded across BC. It's a 3-month health-promoting initiative aimed at increasing activity levels among less active seniors by adapting the program to better serve diverse groups.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
CTM (adapted Phase 4) is a 3-month, flexible, choice-based health-promoting program for low active older adults. CTM includes: 1-on-1 Consultation: Participants meet 1-on-1 with their activity coach at the start of the program to set goals and develop a physical activity action plan tailored to their abilities, interests and resources. Older adults can choose to participate in individual or group-based activities. Group Meetings: Participants will attend eight, 1-hour group-based meetings (max of 15 participants) led by an activity coach. Meetings cover a health-related discussion topic and provide time for social connection among participants. Meetings can be held online or in-person. Community-based seniors' services organizations that deliver CTM may adapt the program (e.g., deliver in a different language, adapt for cultural or geographical factors) to fit the needs of the older adults they serve but the two components listed above will be retained.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of British Columbia
Lead Sponsor
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Collaborator
Published Research Related to This Trial
Citations
features of the Choose to Move physical activity intervention ...
We collected survey data from participants (n = 458 at baseline) at 0 (baseline), 3 (mid-intervention) and 6 (post-intervention) months. We conducted in depth ...
Choose to Move for Sedentary Lifestyle · Info for Participants
Participants in the intervention group increased their daily step counts by an average of 779 steps compared to the control group, indicating that the program ...
Do Older Adults Maintain Benefits From Choose to Move ...
Background: Choose to Move is one of few scaled-up health-promoting interventions for older adults. The authors evaluated whether Choose to ...
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bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-10363-1“It makes me feel not so alone”: features of the Choose to ...
Are physical activity interventions for healthy inactive adults effective in promoting behavior change and maintenance, and which behavior ...
Does optimizing Choose to Move – a health-promoting ...
We assessed older adults' physical activity (PA), mobility, social isolation, and loneliness before and after (0, 3 months) the program. Results.
A mutual interplay with early and overt frailty
Sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity are strictly linked to frailty and pre-frailty, both in adults and the elderly, with or without chronic diseases.
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bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-6210-2Implementation of a co-designed physical activity program for ...
A partner-based health promotion intervention can be effectively implemented across settings to enhance PA, mobility and social connectedness in older adults.
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