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Keep it Movin': A Church-based Intervention to Improve Physical Function
Led by Rush University Medical Center · Updated on 2025-04-18
360
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a church-based behavioral intervention aimed at improving physical function in adults aged 40 and older who have mobility limitations. This 12-month multi-level cluster randomized trial focuses on Americans with physical function challenges, including those with multiple chronic conditions. The study is designed to assess improvements in physical function and activity over time through community and individual support within church settings. Participants are assigned to one of two groups: the Keep it Movin' program or the Go 4 Life Self Guided Education program. Those in the Keep it Movin' group attend weekly 90-minute sessions for 24 weeks that include structured physical activities, functional education, social support, and problem-solving strategies. The Go 4 Life group receives educational materials and motivation to encourage physical activity alongside a church-wide walking program. Both interventions are supported within the church community to promote sustained engagement. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months for changes in physical function, physical activity, self-reported activity and function, social support, quality of life, and self-efficacy. Evaluations include standardized physical performance measures and questionnaires. The study also monitors participants' safety and ability to engage in exercise through screening tools. The total duration of participation spans one year with regular follow-ups to track progress and outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Church-based Intervention to Improve Physical Function
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Church has membership of 300 or more adults
- Church located in Cook, Lake, Dupage, Will, McHenry, Kane, or Kendall counties
- Participant is age 40 or older
- Participant has mobility limitations (SPPB score of 9 or less)
- Participant is ambulatory without assistance or use of a straight cane
- Participant can speak and read English
- Participant attends the recruitment church
- Participant is safe to begin an exercise program as determined by the EASY Tool
You will not qualify if you...
- Participant has severe cognitive impairment (5 or more errors on the Short-Portable Mental Status Questionnaire)
- Participant cannot consistently attend group classes due to transportation, schedule conflicts, travel, relocation plans, or upcoming surgery
- Participant is in a medically supervised rehabilitation program such as cardiac rehab
- Participant had inpatient psychiatric treatment within past 6 months or is currently treated for schizophrenia or serious psychiatric illness
- Participant has contraindications to exercise per EASY screening or healthcare follow-up
- Participant has congestive heart failure NYHA Class I or higher, unstable angina, or recent heart attack/stroke within 6 months
- Participant has visual or hearing impairments preventing participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 24 weeks
Participants attend weekly 90-minute sessions involving physical activity education and a church-wide walking program to improve physical function.
Weekly visits for 24 weeks
Duration - 24 weeks
Participants receive a self-guided exercise and physical activity education program along with encouragement to participate in the church-wide walking program.
No scheduled visits; self-guided participation
Duration - 6 months after intervention
Participants are monitored to assess changes in physical function, physical activity, social support, and quality of life after the intervention.
1 visit at 6 months and 1 visit at 12 months post intervention start
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60422
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Elizabeth M Lynch, PhD
Y
Yolanda Cartwright, PhD, RD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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