Choose to Move Program for Sedentary Older Adults

(CTM Trial)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of British Columbia

Disqualifiers: Previous CTM participation

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 12

550 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The objectives of this study are to: 1) evaluate whether Choose to Move (CTM) Phase 4 improves health outcomes in older adults who participate and 2) assess whether CTM Phase 4 is delivered as planned and what factors support or inhibit its delivery at scale. CTM Phase 4 is a 3-month, choice-based program for low active older adults being scaled-up across British Columbia (BC), Canada. The goals of CTM are to enhance physical activity, mobility and social connectedness in older adults living in BC, Canada.

Research Team

Heather A McKay, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of British Columbia

Joanie Sims Gould, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of British Columbia

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 60 or older in British Columbia who are not very active (less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week), ready to start exercising, and can join virtual meetings online. It's not suitable for those who don't meet these criteria.

Inclusion Criteria

I am 60 years old or older.

I am an older adult cleared for physical activity by a questionnaire or my doctor.

For activity coaches: Able to connect to the Zoom or GoToMeeting platform via phone or internet in order to participate in virtual group meetings (for online programs only)

Exclusion Criteria

I have previously participated in a clinical trial.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

One-on-One Consultation

Participants meet 1-on-1 with their activity coach to set goals and develop an action plan tailored to their abilities, interests, and resources.

1 week

1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Group Meetings

Participants attend eight, 1-hour group-based meetings led by their activity coach, covering health-related topics and providing social connection opportunities.

12 weeks

8 visits (in-person or virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in physical activity, mobility, and social connectedness after the intervention.

24 months

Data collection at 3, 6, 15, and 27 months post-intervention

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Choose to Move

Trial Overview The 'Choose to Move' program aims to improve health by increasing physical activity, mobility, and social connections among older adults over a period of three months. The study will check if the program works well and what helps or hinders its large-scale delivery.

Participant Groups

Group I: Choose to Move Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

CTM (Phase 4) is a 3-month, flexible, choice-based program for low active older adults that can be delivered in-person or online. CTM includes * One-on-One Consultation: Participants meet 1-on-1 with their activity coach at the start of the program to set goals and develop an action plan tailored to their abilities, interests and resources. Older adults can choose to participate in individual or group-based activities. * Group Meetings: Over the 3-months, participants will attend eight, 1-hour group-based meetings (up to 12 participants total) led by their activity coach. Meetings cover a discussion topic (health-related) and provide time and space for social connection between participants. Group meetings are held in person or online as public health restrictions and community preference dictate.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of British Columbia

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,506

Recruited

2,528,000+

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator

Trials

1,417

Recruited

26,550,000+

Active Aging Society

Collaborator

Trials

4

Recruited

2,500+

Active Aging Society

Collaborator

Trials

4

Recruited

2,500+