Enhance Physical Activity and Intergenerational Relationship Via Connect Active Program (CAP): a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT06202482 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CAP
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study investigates how walking exercises and technology could enhance the quality of life in the older generation. It has three objectives: 1) To examine the effectiveness of the Connect Active Program (CAP) in improving intergenerational relationships, psychological well-being, and physical fitness for older adults; 2) To teach older adults to use mobile apps; 3) To examine the experiences and feedback from participants in using the apps and joining the CAP. This research will provide long-term insights into improving the overall health outcomes of older adults via intergenerational support and increasing the acceptance of mobile technology among older adults.

Conditions

Elderly; Physical Inactivity

Keywords

Connective Active Program

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Aerobic Capacity and Endurance Evaluation with 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

  It is initially created to assist in the examination of cardiopulmonary patients developed by the American Thoracic Society. It is a light-intensity exercise test to evaluate the aerobic capacity, endurance and oxygen saturation.

  Baseline, Week 6

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Mobility and Balance Assessment with Time Up and Go Test

  Baseline, Week 6

• Quality of Life Measurement

  Baseline, Week 6

• Happiness Level Determination

  Baseline, Week 6

• Intergenerational Relationship Appraisal

  Baseline, Week 6

• Subjective Quality Assessment of Mobile Apps

  Baseline, Week 6

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention group will participate in a 6-week Connect Active Program (CAP). Young participants will be the pioneers and take the initiative to change their inactive and sedentary lifestyles by including exercise into their daily routines about once a week, at least 45 minutes each time. For instance, they could organize family field trips to waterfront parks or involve their older family members in their favorite sports. All walking activities included in the study should be done with the Nike Run Club App for record and outcome measures. For other activities in CAP, participants will use other apps following that week's topic. For instance, they will use Google Maps to search for the best routes to their destinations; transportation apps such as Kowloon Motor Bus, Long Win Bus, and Mass Transit Railway apps to search for stops and exits.

Other: Connect Active Program

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the control group will be provided with a leaflet as usual care. The pamphlet contains information about the benefits and some instructions for walking exercises for older adults.

Interventions

Connect Active Program OTHER

Younger adults will help older adults increase their digital literacy, skills, and desire to exercise and become more physically active via the proposed intervention. The Connect Active Program will consist of two components: walking exercises and mobile apps.

Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Younger Adults/Participants:
• Aged 18 to 30
• Related to the older adult participant (i.e. family member, relatives)
• Able to understand Cantonese
• Own a smartphone and have access to the Internet
• Able to take part in walking exercise and stretching program
• Older Adults/Participants:
• Aged 60 or above
• Able to understand Cantonese
• Own a smartphone and have access to the Internet
• Capable to participate in walking exercise and stretching program

You may not qualify if:

• Older Adults/Participants and Younger Adults/Participants:
• Diagnosed with a mental disorder by neurologists or psychiatrists
• With a history of drug addiction

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Mimi MY Tse, PhD

  School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 1, 2024
• First Posted: January 11, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 31, 2024
• Study Completion: May 16, 2024
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Locations

HK (1)