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At a Glance
Age
45 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
Indiana University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 45 and older who have memory challenges. Participants will take part in fun outdoor activities to help improve their health and well-being.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 45 years or older
I have memory challenges or difficulties thinking
I can use a phone to communicate
You may not be able to join if
I have heart failure or serious heart problems
I am currently undergoing intensive cancer treatment
I have fainted or lost consciousness from a head injury in the past 12 months
I often have signs of low blood sugar after exercise or daily activities
I have been hospitalized twice or more in the last 6 months
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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The purpose of this study is to test the Green Activity Program that was designed with people living with memory challenges and their study partners to see if it can be done and if they enjoy the program. "Green activities" are nature activities that the person enjoys and can be done with other people or pets. For example, dog walking, hiking, outdoor yoga, and gardening are all green activities. …
The purpose of this study is to test the Green Activity Program that was designed with people living with memory challenges and their study partners to see if it can be done and if they enjoy the program. "Green activities" are nature activities that the person enjoys and can be done with other people or pets. For example, dog walking, hiking, outdoor yoga, and gardening are all green activities. The purpose of the program is to help people living with memory challenges participate in nature activities they enjoy. The goal of the program is to help people stay active and improve their health and well-being.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 45 years or older
* Has memory challenges or difficulties thinking
* Have access and ability to respond to the telephone (mobile or landline)
Study partner
* 18 years or older
* Speaks Spanish or English
* Identified by the PLMC as a person they feel comfortable with who the…
Inclusion Criteria:
* 45 years or older
* Has memory challenges or difficulties thinking
* Have access and ability to respond to the telephone (mobile or landline)
Study partner
* 18 years or older
* Speaks Spanish or English
* Identified by the PLMC as a person they feel comfortable with who they would like to join them in the study. The study partner's participation is based on level of support needed for the PLMC.
Outdoor activity professionals
* 18 years or older
* at least 1 year experience providing outdoor activities
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants living with memory challenges will be excluded if they do not meet inclusion criteria or if they indicate any of the following on the 2023 Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire + (PAR-Q+) :
* Heart failure or, difficulty controlling Coronary Artery Disease, Diagnosed Abnormality of Heart Rhythm, or other cardiovascular condition.
* If they report difficulty controlling CAD, Diagnosed abnormality of heart rhythm they will be excluded.
* If they endorse a diagnosis of heart failure, AND report symptoms greater than NYHA Functional Classification Stage I: "No limitation of physical activity. Ordinary physical activity does not cause undue fatigue, palpitation or shortness of breath," they will be excluded. Research assistants will be trained to ask about these symptoms during usual activities of daily living.
* If their doctor has told them not to participate in physical activity due to their heart condition or another medical condition, they will be excluded.
* Cancer and are in an active cycle of infusion chemotherapy or daily radiation treatments.
* People with cancer whose treatment regimen does not impact their day to day routines (e.g.-oral chemotherapy agents) may participate. Research assistants will be trained to ask about the impact of cancer and cancer care on day to day activities and physical activity.
* If their doctor has told them not to participate in physical activity due to their cancer or cancer treatment or another medical condition, they will be excluded.
* Experienced a black out, fainted, or lost consciousness as a result of a head injury in the past 12 months.
* Often experienced signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) following exercise and/or daily activities.
* 2 or more hospitalizations in 6 months
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