Physical activity study for older Hispanic adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests ways to help older Hispanic/Latino(a) adults become more physically active. You will be randomly assigned to one of two programs, and the study lasts up to 20 weeks. It includes wearing a small activity tracker and filling out questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- You are between 55 and 89 years old and identify as Hispanic or Latino(a).
- You can walk at least one block without help from another person.
- You have a smartphone and are willing to use it for the study.
- You are available for phone calls from the study team between 8am and 5pm on weekdays.
- You have not been hospitalized for a fall in the past year, and have not had a heart attack or irregular heartbeat in the past year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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