Can text reminders get Alzheimer's caregivers walking every hour?

NCT ID NCT06801912

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested whether personalized text messages could help 100 caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease build a habit of walking at least 250 steps each hour. The 12-week program used goal setting, action planning, self-monitoring, and prompts to encourage regular movement. The main goal was to see if at least half of the participants would successfully form this hourly walking habit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavior change techniques (goal setting, action planning, self-monitoring, prompts/cues) delivered via text message
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help caregivers become more active, potentially improving their health and well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on self-report and may not work for all caregivers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Sedentary Behavior

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SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute of Health System Science

New Hyde Park, New York, 11042, United States

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