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Live Long Walk Strong Program for Limited Mobility (LLWS Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Jonathan F. Bean, MD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Aged 50 and older
Usual gait speed 0.5 m/s- 1.0 m/s
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 2 weeks of intervention end
Awards & highlights
LLWS Trial Summary
This trial will test if the Live Long Walk Strong program can help improve Veterans' gait speed, and what features of the program contribute to this improvement.
Who is the study for?
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.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
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.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a rehabilitation program rather than a drug treatment, side effects may include muscle soreness or fatigue due to exercise. However, specific side effects will depend on individual health conditions and responses to the exercises.
LLWS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 50 years old or older.
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I walk at a slow to moderate pace.
LLWS Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ within 2 weeks of intervention end
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~within 2 weeks of intervention end
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Gait Speed
Secondary outcome measures
Gait Variability
Lower Extremity Power
Trunk Muscle Endurance
Other outcome measures
Adherence
Cognition
Compliance
LLWS Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Live Long Walk StrongExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
8 week rehabilitation program
Group II: 8 week wait list controlActive Control1 Intervention
8 week wait list then followed by 8 weeks of the Live Long Walk Strong rehabilitation program
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,611 Previous Clinical Trials
3,305,086 Total Patients Enrolled
Jonathan F. Bean, MDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a significant health issue like nerve, bone, or vision problems.You have a very advanced, incurable illness.I can change my activities and use online rehab services.I am scheduled for a major surgery soon.I do not have any major health or mental issues that could affect my participation.I have not had a heart attack or major surgery in the last 3 months.I am 50 years old or older.I use a walker for mobility.My physical ability score is below 4.I walk at a slow to moderate pace.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: 8 week wait list control
- Group 2: Live Long Walk Strong
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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is enrollment for the trial still open?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial is currently recruiting participants. Initially posted on October 1st 2020 and recently updated on May 17th 2022, the study seeks qualified candidates."
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How many participants has the research team accepted into this trial?
"Indeed, according to the information held on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is currently searching for volunteers. It was initially published on October 1st 2020 and updated as recently as May 17th 2022. The trial requires 198 participants from a single centre."
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