CompletedNot Applicable

Improving the Mobility of Transportation Disadvantaged Older Adults

United States25 participantsStarted 2020-10-23

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of the research was to improve mobility for transportation-disadvantaged older adults by expanding the scope of the existing Healthy Buddy Program, to accommodate an aging Spanish-speaking population in the U.S.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults age 65+ * Those who no longer drive * Resident of Texas * Those who manage at least one health condition (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) * Spanish is primary language Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not have a capacity to answer the pre-screening questions due to their cognitive and physical limitations * Hispanic individuals who can speak fluent English will be excluded because they may have a better understanding of existing resources and information written and serviced in English in the community.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Quality of life and well-being of older adults

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05812105

SponsorThe University of Texas at Arlington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-05-06

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Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.