AgingPLUS: Promoting Physical Activity in Adults

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Conditions studied: Physical Activity

In brief

This study examines the efficacy of a psycho-educational intervention program, AgingPLUS, with regard to increasing middle-aged and older adults' engagement in physical activity.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03299348

Run by

Colorado State University

People needed

402

Starts

2018-05-01

Expected to finish

2023-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-19

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults who engage in less than 60 minutes of PA per week and who intend starting a physical exercise program.
• English speaking.
• Willingness to be randomized to one of two programs.
• Willingness to take part in the physical fitness tests and wear an accelerometer.
• Willingness to commit to follow-up testing (i.e., not moving out of the area during the study period).
• Physician clearance to take part in a submaximal exercise test and to begin an exercise program.

You may not qualify if…

• Signs of cognitive decline (defined as more than 4 errors on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire).
• Severe vision and/or hearing loss (obtained by self-report).
• Serious problems with mobility.
• A history of neurological, mental, or substance abuse disorders.

Where it is running

• Colorado State University — Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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