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

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Physical Inactivity; Elderly

Treatments: Other: Connect Active Program

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06202482

CAP

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 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

Exclusion criteria

• Older Adults/Participants and Younger Adults/Participants:

  • Diagnosed with a mental disorder by neurologists or psychiatrists
  • With a history of drug addiction

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental group

Experimental group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Other: Connect Active Program

Control group

No Intervention group

Description:

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.