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

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University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29208