SuPA Mobility: Supporting Physical Activity for Mobility in Mobility-Limited Older Adults

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age70-89
SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

About this trial

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effectiveness of a health-coaching intervention to improve physical activity in older adults with limited mobility when compared to a control, health education group.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

scored ≤ 9/12 on the SPPB

are able to complete the 400-m walk in ≤ 15 minutes without sitting or physical assistance from another person or walker (use of cane is acceptable)

scored 22/30 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

have no significant functional impairment as indicated by a score of 6/8 or higher on the Lawton and Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale

Disqualifiers

are diagnosed with dementia or stroke

self-report engaging in MVPA ≥ 10 minutes per week in the prior 3 months

are unable to understand, speak, and read English proficiently

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Health Coaching Program
  • Health Education Program

Treatment groups

290 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

University of British Columbia

Lead sponsor

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Collaborator