A Feasiblity Study of Green Activity Program for People Living With Memory Challenges (NCT06403345) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Feasiblity Study of Green Activity Program for People Living With Memory Challenges
United States40 participantsStarted 2024-07-17
Plain-language summary
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.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 45 years or older
* Has memory challenges or difficulties thinking
* Have access and ability to respond to the telephone (mobile or landline)
Study partner
* 18 years or older
* Speaks Spanish or English
* Identified by the PLMC as a person they feel comfortable with who they would like to join them in the study. The study partner's participation is based on level of support needed for the PLMC.
Outdoor activity professionals
* 18 years or older
* at least 1 year experience providing outdoor activities
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants living with memory challenges will be excluded if they do not meet inclusion criteria or if they indicate any of the following on the 2023 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire + (PAR-Q+) :
* 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…
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
1
Feasibility intervention completion rate
Timeframe: Through study completion
2
Other Feasibility measures
Timeframe: Through study completion
3
Acceptability
Timeframe: Up to one month after the 12-week program.