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NCT04037033 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Habit Formation in Older Adults: Feasibility Study
A NA study of Older Adults, sponsored by East Carolina University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04037033: Completed NA study of Older Adults, sponsored by East Carolina University.
NCT04037033 is a NA study of Older Adults that has completed, run by East Carolina University. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, below the 225-participant average among 23 other Older Adults trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04037033, a NA study of Older Adults, has completed, sponsored by East Carolina University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Sedentary behavior, which is characterized by too much sitting, is an epidemic in the United States. It is estimated that 4 out of every 10 Americans never engage in physical activity, and approximately 60% of an adult's non-sleeping hours are spent in sedentary behaviors. This equates to approximately 9-10 hours per day. As sedentary behavior increases, so do diagnoses of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease. Older adults are particularly at risk for sedentary behavior and the related chronic illnesses. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of implementing the EMA intervention with medically stable older adults who are living in the community. The secondary aims of this study are to investigate the effectiveness of the Everyday Meaningful Activities (EMA) Intervention in forming active lifestyle behavior habits and in decreasing an individual's perceived sedentary time. This prospective study will examine the ability of medically stable older adults to decrease sedentary behavior by creating new, active lifestyle behavior habits using the Everyday Meaningful Activities intervention. The EMA Intervention is based in Habit Formation Theory. It is an individualized, client-centered intervention that aims to increase adherence to active lifestyle behaviors in older adults' lives. Participants will engage in the EMA Intervention that is designed to create new active lifestyle behavior habits by attaching these new active lifestyle behaviors to currently existing daily routines. During six intervention sessions over six weeks, participants will select two new active lifestyle behaviors to make habitual and will create action plans to create the habits. The first behavior will be implemented at the first intervention session, and the second behavior will be implemented at the fourth session. The participants will be assessed three times over their 8 to 10-week study participation. Partic
Primary Outcome
The recruitment rate for medically stable older adults in the community for this study
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Everyday Meaningful Activities (EMA) intervention
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- East Carolina University - Greenville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-03-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04037033 record still lists
NCT04037033 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 12 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 225-participant average among 23 other Older Adults trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Older Adults appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Everyday Meaningful Activities (EMA) intervention is the first listed.
NCT04037033 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04037033 about?
NCT04037033 is a clinical study titled "Habit Formation in Older Adults: Feasibility Study". Sedentary behavior, which is characterized by too much sitting, is an epidemic in the United States. It is estimated that 4 out of every 10 Americans never engage in physical activity, and approximately 60% of an adult's non-sleeping hours are spent in sedentary behaviors. This equates to approximat...
What is the current status of trial NCT04037033?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2019-08-01. Estimated completion is 2020-03-06.
What conditions does trial NCT04037033 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Older Adults.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04037033?
The interventions under investigation include: Everyday Meaningful Activities (EMA) intervention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04037033?
This trial is sponsored by East Carolina University, which has 58 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04037033 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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