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Behavioral Intervention

Wellness Program for Healthy Aging

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Mercy University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Independent in everyday life
65 years old or older
Must not have
History of falls within the last 6 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 8 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at how participating in an eight-week Healthy Aging Wellness program, both online and in-person, can help older adults in the community feel more hopeful and improve their well-being. "This trial

Who is the study for?
This trial is for older adults living in the community who want to improve their hope and well-being. The program lasts eight weeks and includes group meetings that can be attended online or in person.
What is being tested?
The study tests a Healthy Aging Wellness (HAW) program, which consists of group-based activities focused on promoting wellness among seniors. It's designed to see if this social and educational intervention can positively affect participants' outlook and health.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a wellness program focusing on improving well-being through non-medical means, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience discomfort from new activities or stress from social interactions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can take care of my daily needs without help.
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I am 65 years old or older.
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I speak English.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have fallen in the past 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Integrative Hope Scale (IHS)
Personal Wellbeing Index: 5th Edition
Secondary study objectives
Open ended interview

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: in-person wellness programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The program is delivered at the senior center site.
Group II: Online Wellness ProgramExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The program is delivered remotely. Participants join from their home environment.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Wellness program
2017
N/A
~100

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Yeshiva UniversityOTHER
11 Previous Clinical Trials
2,582 Total Patients Enrolled
Mercy UniversityLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
28 Total Patients Enrolled
~3 spots leftby Dec 2024