Living Independence Through Functional Training (NCT07125378) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 1/2
Living Independence Through Functional Training
United States15 participantsStarted 2026-01-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the research is to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of a six-week hybrid task-oriented resistance exercise program for older adults who have been recently discharged from home health care.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* between the ages of 65 and 90 years
* community-dwelling
* live within a 50-mile radius of the study site with wireless connectivity in the area
* mobility limitations as indicated by self-reported of using a mobility aid or having unsteady gait or walking slower than before
* cognitive decline as indicated by a score \< 12 on Mini MoCA Version 2.1
* a care partner or adult family member living in the home or nearby
* willing to wear an activity tracker during the study period
Exclusion Criteria:
* plan to receive skilled rehabilitation services
* plan to move away outside the study area in two months
* reside in an assisted living or long-term care facility or plan to relocate to such a facility in the next three months
* severe vision or hearing loss that impedes activity performance or communication
* unable to stand or walk even with a mobility aid
* unable to follow a one-step command or carry on a conversation over the phone
* unable to commit to the six-week exercise program
* contradictions to resistance exercise, such as the end-stage heart failure
* a terminal disease or on hospice care
* a neurological condition affecting motor skills
* not able to provide consent.
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.