Development of a Power Training Program to Improve Mobility in Older Veterans (NCT07210645) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Development of a Power Training Program to Improve Mobility in Older Veterans
United States30 participantsStarted 2026-07-13
Plain-language summary
The overall purpose of this study is to develop a power training intervention in partnership with Veterans participating in Gerofit and to evaluate the program's acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary participant outcomes (leg power, physical function and self-report participation).
Who can participate
Age range
65 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:
Pilot Study Criteria:
* Veterans 65 years of age and older
* New enrollees of the Rocky Mountain Regional Gerofit Program
* ability to function independently in a group setting
Exclusion Criteria:
* inability to perform basic activities of daily living
* oxygen dependency
* unstable cardiac disease
* moderate to severe cognitive impairment (Montreal cognitive assessment scores \< 24)
* proliferative diabetic retinopathy
* relative exclusions for participation in the in-person Gerofit exercise program including: open wounds, incontinence, and lack of transportation
* inability to ambulate
* progressive neurological diagnoses (e.g. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
* individuals with planned orthopedic surgeries in the next 3 months
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
Adherence
Timeframe: assessed at 3-months (primary endpoint) and 6 months in both intervention and standard of care groups