Clinical trial

Feasibility and Acceptability of Incorporating Smartwatches Into an Exercise is Medicine Program in Older Individuals

Active, not recruiting · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT06287255

Active, not recruitingNot applicableInterventional

What this study is about

The effects of exercise on prevention and improved control of chronic diseases, reduced mortality, and improved quality of life are well established. Exercise has been shown to prevent heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and certain types of cancers. In addition to prevention, physical activity is included in the standard or care for many chronic diseases and used in treatment. For example, the American Diabetes Association has identified positive health behaviors like physical activity as foundational in the treatment and management of disease and improving overall quality of life. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) is a physician referral program that aims to increase physical activity to prevent and reduce complications from chronic disease. The integration of technology among a 65+ population of EIM participants provides a novel approach to improving individual's health. Thus, our study aims to provide EIM participants aged 65+ with smartwatches in the hopes of increasing their overall physical activity levels.

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age65 Years to Not listed

SexAll

Healthy volunteersNot accepted

ConditionPhysical Inactivity, Obesity

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65+ * No healthcare provider-imposed limitations on physical activity * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Symptoms suggestive of coronary artery disease (CAD) or congestive heart failure (CHF) (i.e. chest pain, dizziness, syncope, excessive dyspnea on exertion) * Myocardial infarction within the last 12 months * Revascularization within the last 12 months * Stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) within the past 12 months * Unstable angina * Congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II, III or IV) * Ventricular arrhythmia * Clinically significant cardiac valve disease * Blood pressure \>160/100 mmHg * Uncontrolled seizure disorder * Major surgery within the past three months * Severe or frequent hypoglycemia * Inability to independently manage blood glucose during activity * Severe autonomic or peripheral neuropathy * Active foot ulcers * Unstable retinopathy.

Treatments and study arms

EIM+

Behavioral

The Exercise is Medicine (EIM) program involves a personalized exercise prescription and wellness coaching component. At the first 1:1 session, participants are provided with a Fitbit and onboarded with Fitabase, allowing for documentation of baseline health behaviors. Over the course of the program, the EIM fitness specialist reviews Fitbit data and progress towards goals, sending push notifications for encouragement and reminders. A personal training session is conducted, followed by sixteen group sessions including up to eight participants. The final session includes updating goals, incorporating Fitbits, and providing an updated exercise prescription. Upon program completion, participants will attend monthly webinars and health coaching sessions at 6- and 12-months post-program. The program aims to help individuals overcome barriers and maintain long-term exercise self-efficacy.

Primary outcomes

Feasibility of EIM+12 months

The co-primary outcome is to determine the feasibility of utilizing smartwatches among Exercise is Medicine participants aged 65+ as assessed by the number of eligible referrals agreeing to participate in the intervention, program attendance, and completion rates.

Acceptability of EIM+12 months

The co-primary outcome is to determine the acceptability of utilizing smartwatches among Exercise is Medicine (EIM) participants aged 65+ as assessed by survey responses on perception of wearable devices integrated in to the EIM program and program attendance and completion rates.

Study locations

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The Ohio State University🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States

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