Status:
UNKNOWN
Mindful Walking Program for Older African Americans
Lead Sponsor:
University of South Carolina
Collaborating Sponsors:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conditions:
Cognitive Function
Aging Well
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the beneficial role of mindful walking in sustaining cognitive health in African American older adults who have elevated risk of developing neuropsycho...
Detailed Description
African American (AA) older adults in the U.S. are disproportionally impacted by ADRD compared to other races and ethnicities. Mindful walking integrates two potentially protective factors of ADRD by ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- African American ages 60 and above
- Mild symptoms of cognitive decline or MCI
- Physically inactive or insufficiently active (based on the 2018 US guidelines)
- Adequate hearing and visual ability to complete study tasks and assessments
- English proficiency
- Medically stable with or without medication
- Capable of providing informed consent
- Willing to be randomized to one of the two groups
Exclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of ADRD or other brain abnormalities (e.g., strokes, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease
- Clinical diagnosis of psychiatric disorders (i.e., depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder)
- Unable to walk independently (i.e., need caregiver's assistance) 4) Plan to have surgery or relocate outside the area within the next 6 months
- 5\) Currently participate in other studies involving physical activity, mindfulness, or cognitive training
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 16 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
114 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06085196
Start Date
May 16 2023
End Date
September 30 2025
Last Update
October 16 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29208