Imagining the Future to Boost Activity in Older Adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a thinking technique called 'episodic future thinking'—where you imagine yourself doing everyday activities in the future—can help older adults stay more physically active. You may be eligible if you're 60 or older, notice some mild memory changes, walk a bit slowly, but can still manage daily tasks like bathing and dressing on your own.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 or older
- You notice some memory or thinking changes (assessed with a 9-question questionnaire)
- Your walking speed is slower than average (less than 1.0 meter per second)
- You can manage daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and toileting without difficulty
- No diagnosis of dementia and a memory test score of 24 or higher
- No serious vision, hearing, or psychiatric problems that would prevent you from participating
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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