Live Long Walk Strong Program for Limited Mobility

(LLWS Trial)

Overseen By Jonathan F Bean, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Disqualifiers: Terminal disease, Unstable condition, Psychiatric disorder, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 8 weeks

151 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is being performed to evaluate the efficacy of the Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program in Veterans 50 years and older. This study will also examine the features of the program that contribute to improved gait speed.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Jonathan F. Bean, MD

Principal Investigator

VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for Veterans aged 50 or older with limited mobility, specifically those who can walk at a usual pace of 0.5 m/s to 1.0 m/s, live in the community, and can communicate in English. They must be able to modify activities and have access to telehealth rehabilitation. Those with severe physical impairments, recent major medical events, planned surgeries, cognitive issues or terminal diseases cannot participate.

Inclusion Criteria

Veteran

Community dwelling

I can change my activities and use online rehab services.

Exclusion Criteria

I have a significant health issue like nerve, bone, or vision problems.

You have a very advanced, incurable illness.

I am scheduled for a major surgery soon.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Wait List Control

Participants are placed on an 8-week wait list before starting the rehabilitation program

8 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo the Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program

8 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for gait speed, trunk muscle endurance, gait variability, and lower extremity power

16 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program

Trial Overview The study tests the Live Long Walk Strong (LLWS) rehab program's effectiveness on improving walking speed among older Veterans with mobility limitations. It also looks into which aspects of the program are most beneficial for enhancing gait speed.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Live Long Walk Strong Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

8 week rehabilitation program

Group II: 8 week wait list control Active Control 1 Intervention

8 week wait list then followed by 8 weeks of the Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

VA Office of Research and Development

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,691

Recruited

3,759,000+