A Feasiblity Study of Green Activity Program for People Living With Memory Challenges
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age45+
SponsorIndiana University
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to test the Green Activity Program that was designed with people living with memory challenges and their study partners to see if it can be done and if they enjoy the program. "Green activities" are nature activities that the person enjoys and can be done with other people or pets. For example, dog walking, hiking, outdoor yoga, and gardening are all green activities. The purpose of the program is to help people living with memory challenges participate in nature activities they enjoy. The goal of the program is to help people stay active and improve their health and well-being.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
45 years or older
Has memory challenges or difficulties thinking
Have access and ability to respond to the telephone (mobile or landline)
18 years or older
Disqualifiers
Heart failure or, difficulty controlling Coronary Artery Disease, Diagnosed Abnormality of Heart Rhythm, or other cardiovascular condition.
If they report difficulty controlling CAD, Diagnosed abnormality of heart rhythm they will be excluded.
If they endorse a diagnosis of heart failure, AND report symptoms greater than NYHA Functional Classification Stage I: "No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation or shortness of breath," they will be excluded. Research assistants will be trained to ask about these symptoms during usual activities of daily living.
If their doctor has told them not to participate in physical activity due to their heart condition or another medical condition, they will be excluded.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Green Activity Program
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Indiana University
Lead sponsor
American Federation for Aging Research
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov