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The Impact of the STEPS Program: A Qualitative Study
NCT04603430 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The STEPS program is a wellness program where senior citizens are partnered with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, who design individualized fitness plans for each senior participant. In both the Spring and Fall semesters, first- and second year DPT student teams provide guided interventions based upon the fitness goals and initial examination findings of each participant. Program sessions are held once a week for one hour at a local senior wellness center located in Utica, NY. Facility membership requirements include a small annual membership fee and stipulate that members must be 55 years of age or older. The STEPS participants are recruited primarily by word of mouth. The aim of the STEPS program is to provide an accessible fitness service to improve the health of the Utica community while also supplementing the clinical experiences of students enrolled in the DPT program at Utica College. The program gives students an opportunity to practice clinical skills and reasoning on a weekly basis, and establishes a mentorship component between students. Second-year students are enrolled in a clinical education course for both the Fall (DPT 689) and Spring semesters (DPT 699). Examination and interventions are documented on the WebPT electronic medical record system. Participant reassessments are conducted twice, halfway through the semester and again at the end of the program. PURPOSE OF STUDY Clinics and health programs facilitated by students allow clinical experiences to be interwoven throughout the curriculum and provide students with the opportunity to learn and serve in their community. Research regarding these programs has primarily centered around pro-bono clinics run by medical students, and has been limited to the impact these programs have upon learning. No research has been conducted regarding how a local senior wellness program, such as the STEPS program, impacts senior fitness and DPT student engagement. This study will assess the effect that th
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Participation in a community wellness program
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Utica College — Utica
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 35 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-11-30 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04603430
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04603430 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 35 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Utica College, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Health Promotion appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Participation in a community wellness program is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04603430 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04603430 about?
NCT04603430 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of the STEPS Program: A Qualitative Study". The STEPS program is a wellness program where senior citizens are partnered with Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students, who design individualized fitness plans for each senior participant. In both the Spring and Fall semesters, first- and second year DPT student teams provide guided intervention...
What is the current status of trial NCT04603430?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 35 participants. The study started on 2020-06-22. Estimated completion is 2021-11-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04603430 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Health Promotion. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04603430?
The interventions under investigation include: Participation in a community wellness program (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04603430?
This trial is sponsored by Utica College, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04603430 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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