Clinical trial for Sedentary Time
Official title mPATH for Low-income Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05935241
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether a mobile‑based physical activity program can quickly and lasting improve cognition and sleep in low‑income older adults.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are older, have low income, and experience sedentary habits, insomnia, or cognitive decline.
- What's involved
- Participants will use a mobile app that guides them to be more active, and will have their thinking and sleep measured during the study.
- Time commitment
- The study runs for several weeks with regular visits or check‑ins to track activity, cognition, and sleep.
- Time commitment: about 24 weeks
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- self-reported difficulty of sleep
- lack of physical activity/exercise
- low household income
- capacity for moderate intensity exercise
You likely can't join if
- untreated sleep apnea
- severe depression or anxiety
- dementia
- history of neurologic or psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental impairment, traumatic brain injury
- current enrollment in another clinical trial
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 24 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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