Mobile-Based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among the Elderly

Beijing Normal University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Physical Activity; Mobile Health

Treatments: Behavioral: Mobile Exercise Support; Behavioral: Self-help physical activity booklet

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06570083

Mobile Elderly Exercise

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to explore the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a mobile phone-based intervention among elderly individuals with chronic diseases.

Full description

Promoting physical activity among elderly individuals is an increasingly critical public health priority. Regular exercise is essential for maintaining mobility, enhancing mental well-being, and reducing the risk of exacerbating chronic conditions. However, many elderly individuals encounter significant barriers, including physical limitations, lack of motivation, and restricted access to safe environments.

This mobile phone-based intervention seeks to address these challenges by offering accessible support through age-appropriate exercise routines, motivational prompts, and educational content delivered directly to participants' mobile devices. The intervention's primary objective is to reduce sedentary behavior, increase physical activity levels, and ultimately enhance the overall health and well-being of elderly individuals with chronic diseases.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Age ≥60 years and diagnosed with at least one chronic disease
2. Owns a smartphone and is proficient in using WeChat
3. Daily sedentary time ≥6 hours

Exclusion criteria

1. recent surgeries, injuries, or other conditions that would prevent simple physical activity
2. hearing, vision, or physical disabilities

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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200 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention group

Experimental group

Description:

Participants in the intervention group will receive three months of personalized support via WeChat, including tailored exercise recommendations, motivational messages, and educational content.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Self-help physical activity booklet

Behavioral: Mobile Exercise Support

Control group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants in the control group will receive a self-help booklet designed to promote physical activity among the elderly.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Self-help physical activity booklet