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Voice-Activated Technology for Frailty (EngAGE Trial)
Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Megan Huisingh-Scheetz, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Can hear spoken voice from 2-foot distance
Age greater than or equal to 65 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
EngAGE Trial Summary
This trial will test whether using EngAGE, an interactive voice-activated app, can help improve physical and social function in older adults compared to usual care.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for African American individuals aged 65 or older with at least two chronic conditions and moderate mobility issues. They must need some assistance to leave home, be able to read on a tablet screen, hear spoken voice from a distance, and have no severe cognitive impairments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares the effectiveness of EngAGE (a voice-activated app) versus usual care in improving physical and social functions of older adults. Participants will either use the app regularly or continue with their normal routines without it.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves using an application rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience frustration or fatigue when interacting with technology.
EngAGE Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I can hear someone speaking from 2 feet away.
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I am 65 years old or older.
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I need help to leave my house.
EngAGE Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Timed Chair Stands
Secondary outcome measures
4 meter usual walk
Grip Strength
Loneliness
+2 moreEngAGE Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: EngAGEExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Older adult subjects will receive an Alexa Echo Show that runs an exercise app called EngAGE.
Group II: Physical Exercise HandoutsActive Control1 Intervention
Older adults subjects will receive a paper booklet containing exercise instructions.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ChicagoLead Sponsor
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819,501 Total Patients Enrolled
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National Opinion Research CenterOTHER
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My physical function is moderately impaired, not severely.I can hear someone speaking from 2 feet away.You have a history of significant memory or thinking problems.I have a health condition that makes it unsafe for me to exercise alone.I am 65 years old or older.I need help to leave my house.I have severe difficulty with physical activities.I cannot stand up by myself.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: EngAGE
- Group 2: Physical Exercise Handouts
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
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Is recruitment still underway for the trial?
"As verified by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is still recruiting patients after first being posted on October 25th 2022 and receiving its most recent update two days later."
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