A BCT Intervention for an Hourly Activity Habit Among Caregivers for Persons With AD/ADRD (NCT06801912) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A BCT Intervention for an Hourly Activity Habit Among Caregivers for Persons With AD/ADRD
United States100 participantsStarted 2025-03-25
Plain-language summary
This 12-week trial will test the efficacy of a personalized, multi-component, personalized text-message delivered behavior change technique (BCT) intervention to encourage habitual hourly physical activity among care providers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) via the key mechanism of behavior change (MoBC) of automaticity.
The main question it aims to answer is whether a multi-component, personalized BCT intervention to increase habitual walking of \>250 steps/hour will lead to successful development of habitual hourly walking among 50% of caregivers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Identify as a caregiver (formal/paid or informal/unpaid) for persons with Alzheimer's Disease or Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)
* Age \>=18 and \<=85
* Speak English or Spanish as primary language
* Self-report low levels of physical activity or walking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who self-report having been informed by a clinician it is medically or physically unsafe to engage in a walking intervention
* Does not own or cannot regularly access a smartphone capable of receiving text messages or accessing the internet
* Does not own or have access to an email address
* Lives outside the United States
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.
1This trial focused on helping caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or dementia build an hourly movement habit — since I'm in a caregiving role, could you help me understand whether reducing my sedentary time is something we should be actively addressing as part of my overall health plan?
2The trial has already been completed and was measuring whether participants actually formed a lasting activity habit — do you know if results have been published, and what they might mean for someone in my situation trying to be more physically active throughout the day?
3This was a behavioral intervention study, not a medication trial — are there evidence-based behavior change strategies, like the ones likely tested here, that you'd recommend I try now rather than waiting to see if a similar program becomes available?
4Since the trial specifically targeted caregivers who are often sedentary due to the demands of caregiving, is there a way to realistically build short activity breaks into my routine without compromising the care I provide, and would you recommend any specific tools or programs to help?
5Given that this study is completed and I can no longer enroll, are there similar ongoing trials or caregiver support programs you're aware of that address physical activity and the health risks of sedentary behavior for people in a caregiving role like mine?
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
Binary indicator of habit formation
Timeframe: Baseline to intervention period (12 weeks)