NCT03538158

Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to examine the usability and efficacy, for diverse older adults, of a new tablet-based dynamic system: the Fittle Senior System (FSS) that will provide: (1) personalized behavior-change programs for improved diet and increased physical activity and (2) online social interaction and support from small teams pursuing similar goals. The proposed study involves a two group randomized trial where participants will be randomized to the Fittle Senior System or to a paper-based psycho-educational control condition following a baseline assessment. The duration of the intervention phase will involve an active 12-week intervention phase followed by a 12-week maintenance phase. We will recruit and randomize 180 community dwelling adults aged 65+ years, who live alone and are at risk for social isolation. Participants will be assessed at baseline, 3 months post active intervention and 3 months post maintenance (6 months following active intervention) on measures of health and health behaviors, and indices of social support.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
181

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2018

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 15, 2018

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 25, 2018

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 26, 2018

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 26, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 26, 2021

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 12, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

October 12, 2022

Status Verified

September 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

May 15, 2018

Results QC Date

August 8, 2022

Last Update Submit

September 14, 2022

Conditions

Keywords

Older adultsPhysical well-beingQuality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • VO2 Max

    Higher score of VO2 max indicates more oxygen consumption during incremental exercise.

    Baseline, 3 month follow-up and 6 month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Timed Up and Go

    Baseline, 3 month follow-up and 6 month follow-up

Other Outcomes (4)

  • Change in Functional Health and Well-being as Measured by Modified SF-36

    Baseline, 3 month follow-up and 6 month follow-up

  • Change in Loneliness as Measured by Loneliness Scale

    Baseline, 3 month follow-up and 6 month follow-up

  • Change in Social Isolation as Measured by Friendship Scale

    Baseline, 3 month follow-up and 6 month follow-up

  • +1 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Intervention condition - Fittle Senior

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will have access to the Fittle Senior System which will provide guided exercises and social support.

Behavioral: Intervention Condition

Control condition - paper and pencil

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Participants will have a written booklet with exercises that they may do it on their own.

Behavioral: Control Condition

Interventions

Participants will have access to Fittle Senior which will provide guided exercises and social support from other participants of the study.

Intervention condition - Fittle Senior

Participants will have a paper booklet with suggested exercises that they may choose to complete for the duration of the study.

Control condition - paper and pencil

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • At least 60 years old
  • Speak English
  • Able to read at the 6th grade
  • Plans to remain in the area for the study duration
  • Pass TICS (Telephone Screen for Cognitive Status)

You may not qualify if:

  • Cognitively impaired
  • Visual or hearing impairment
  • Actively engaged in structured physical exercise regularly
  • Health conditions/illness that would affect participation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

Location

Weill Cornell Medicine

New York, New York, 10065, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Lieber SB, Moxley J, Mandl LA, Reid MC, Czaja SJ. Social support and physical activity: does general health matter? Eur Rev Aging Phys Act. 2024 Jun 20;21(1):16. doi: 10.1186/s11556-024-00347-6.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social IsolationMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social BehaviorBehavior

Results Point of Contact

Title
Chelsie Burchett
Organization
Weill Cornell Medicine

Study Officials

  • Sara J. Czaja, PhD

    Weill Medical College of Cornell University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 15, 2018

First Posted

May 25, 2018

Study Start

November 26, 2018

Primary Completion

October 26, 2021

Study Completion

October 26, 2021

Last Updated

October 12, 2022

Results First Posted

October 12, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

IPD will be shared with investigators upon request. This data will include sociodemographic data and outcome measures including SF-36, Loneliness Scale, Friendship Scale and Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) scores. IPD will be free from any Personal Health Identifiers.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF
Time Frame
Data will become available following the publication of the primary outcomes paper and will be available at request for 5 years.
Access Criteria
Data will be available to investigators at request.

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