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Behavioral Intervention

HAIL Online Platform + Fit and Strong! Program for Physical Activity (HAIL Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Individuals over the age of 60 years

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up weeks 0, 8, 20

Awards & highlights

HAIL Trial Summary

"This trial aims to test the effectiveness of an online platform called HAIL in combination with an exercise program for older adults in black communities. They will compare this combination with the standard exercise program in four different

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals over 60 years old who can travel to participating churches or senior centers. It's aimed at those not currently engaged in regular physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity for at least 100 minutes per week.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares the standard Fit and Strong! (F&S!) exercise program with a combination of F&S! and the Healthy Activities Improve Lives (HAIL) online platform, specifically designed for older adults in black communities.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves an exercise program and an online platform, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or strain. The online platform should not have direct side effects.

HAIL Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am over 60 years old.

HAIL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ weeks 0, 8, 20

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~weeks 0, 8, 20

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and weeks 0, 8, 20 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Acceptability

Acceptability (Exit Interviews)

Acceptability (Feedback Form)

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Secondary outcome measures

Changes in Aerobic Capacity

Changes in Anxiety

Changes in Confidence in Exercises

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Other outcome measures

Satisfaction with program

Use of online program

HAIL Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: HAIL Online Platform + Fit and Strong! ProgramExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants (N=60) will be recruited from two racially diverse churches or senior centers (30 participants per church/center) to examine the efficacy of the HAIL Online platform + F&S! program for older adults in black communities. Participants will complete the 8-week F&S! exercise program (with access to the adjunct HAIL online platform), which will be delivered in-person as well as remote, and then continue to use the HAIL online platform during the 3-mo follow-up.

Group II: Fit and Strong! ProgramActive Control1 Intervention

Participants (N=60) will be recruited from two racially diverse churches or senior centers (30 participants per church/center) to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the HAIL Online platform. Participants will complete the 8-week F&S! exercise program (without access to the adjunct HAIL online platform), which will be delivered in-person as well as remote, and then complete the 3-mo follow-up.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor

2,941 Previous Clinical Trials

13,200,549 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Aging (NIA)NIH

1,686 Previous Clinical Trials

28,026,740 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are patients currently being accepted to participate in this clinical trial?

"Indeed, as per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is presently seeking volunteers. The trial was initially disclosed on April 23rd, 2024 and its most recent update was on April 26th, 2024. Approximately 120 individuals are needed from one designated site for participation in this trial."

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Are individuals who are older than 25 years eligible for enrollment in this medical study?

"Recruitment for this study includes individuals over 60 years old but under the age of 100."

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What is the current number of individuals being enrolled in this research project?

"Affirmative, information on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this trial is actively seeking participants. Initially listed on 4/23/2024, the most recent update was made on 4/26/2024. The study aims to enroll 120 patients at a single site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Healthy Activities Improve Lives (HAIL)

Louisa Grandin Sylvia 2024. "Healthy Activities Improve Lives (HAIL)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06267547.

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