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A Community-based Program That Supports Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Social Participation and System Navigation in Older Adults
Led by McMaster University · Updated on 2024-05-03
500
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
144 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
McMaster University
Lead Sponsor
T
The Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Physical mobility and social participation are needed to maintain independence and quality of life for adults over 55 years of age. Despite the known benefits of physical activity and dietary change programs for older adults, the best ways to deliver these interventions are not well understood. The goal of the EMBOLDEN study is to promote physical and community mobility in older adults who experience difficulties taking up community programs and reside in areas of high health inequity. Building on existing best practices, the investigators will implement and evaluate an innovative co-designed community-based program to promote physical activity, healthy eating, social participation, and system navigation. The potential for spreading this program throughout Hamilton and adapted to other Canadian communities will also be explored
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Community-based Program That Supports Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Social Participation and System Navigation in Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Inclusion criteria:
• Community-dwelling older adults (55 years of age and older) living in a neighbourhood selected for the study.
Exclusion criteria:
- Unable to speak or understand English
- Unable to walk 10 meters without physical assistance from another person (assistive devices permitted)
As a pragmatic trial, we have chosen broad inclusion criteria to reflect the characteristics of individuals who may join a program such as this outside of a research study. Thus, we will not exclude individuals based on the presence of existing chronic disease, comorbidities, or other factors that may impact attendance.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Community
Hamilton, Ontario(ON), Canada
Actively Recruiting
2
Downtown East Community
Toronto, Ontario(ON), Canada
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
C
Caroline J Moore, BSc(Hons)
CONTACT
R
Rebecca Ganann, RN, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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