App aims to get rural adults moving to fight dementia

NCT ID NCT07171255

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a smartphone app called RemoteEx+ that provides exercise videos, motivation, and dementia risk education to help sedentary adults aged 40-85 in rural Kansas and Nebraska become more active. Researchers will measure whether participants stick with the program and see improvements in blood pressure, mobility, and quality of life. The goal is to reduce dementia risk and health disparities in rural communities.

What this could mean

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Active substance

RemoteEx+ smartphone app exercise program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a simple app-based exercise program helps rural adults lower dementia risk and improve heart health.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. Success depends on people sticking with the app.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Creighton University

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    Omaha, Nebraska, 68178, United States

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  • Emporia State University

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    Emporia, Kansas, 66801, United States