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Active Brains for Physical Activity
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Waitlist Available
Led By Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
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 8 weeks
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Study Summary
This trial will compare two different programs to help manage symptoms for older adults with self-reported memory problems and chronic pain. The goal is to see how each program may help with coping with pain and cognitive functioning.
Eligible Conditions
- Aging Adults
- Physical Activity
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Chronic Pain
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 8 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire 3-Item (CSQ-3): Number of Participants With Scores Above and Below Scale Midpoint
Secondary outcome measures
ActiGraph Average Steps
Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire
Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ): Number of Participants With Scores Above and Below Scale Midpoint
+24 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active BrainsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Active Brains uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions, and weekly practice assignments (homework). The Active Brains sessions reflect a purposeful integration of the three treatment approaches (relaxation methods, stress appraisal & coping, and growth enhancement). The format is an 8-week program with weekly meetings and a focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. Active Brains 1 uses a digital monitoring device (i.e., Fitbit) for recording of physical activity.
Group II: Active Brains 2Placebo Group2 Interventions
This active comparison condition controls for the effect of time spent, group member support/feedback, and interventionist support/feedback. The original HEP was adapted to provide population-specific information on chronic pain and MCI/MRP symptoms. Participants also receive lifestyle education consistent from public health recommendations and standards for health promotion (e.g., "Sleep", "Nutrition", "Healthy Weight", and "Medical appointments"). The HEP program consists on 8 group sessions (each session is 90 minutes) that occur concurrently with the active intervention condition. The HEP is conducted in the same format as Active Brains-Fitbit but are not taught the mind-body, walking, or cognitive-behavioral skills. HEP participants are encouraged to set lifestyle goals instead of quota-based walking goals aided by the Fitbit as in the Active Brains-Fitbit condition.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Active Brains 2
2019
N/A
~30
Active Brains 1
2019
N/A
~30
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,933 Previous Clinical Trials
13,198,480 Total Patients Enrolled
Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhDPrincipal Investigator - Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
20 Previous Clinical Trials
2,065 Total Patients Enrolled
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