Understanding the Impact of Neighborhood Type on Physical Activity in Older Adults

Completed

Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether seniors living in neighborhoods that are conducive to walking are more physically active than those living in neighborhoods that are less conducive to walking.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00094211

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

896

Starts

2004-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-28

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Currently living in an apartment, condo, house, or assisted living facility
• Able to walk more than 10 feet at a time
• Able to speak and read English
• Able to complete study surveys (with assistance if necessary)

You may not qualify if…

• Not currently living in one of the areas in which the study will take place

Where it is running

• San Diego State University — San Diego, California, United States
• Stanford University School of Medicine — Stanford, California, United States
• University of British Columbia-Vancouver — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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