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A new strategy to help older adults with multiple health issues take control

NCT ID NCT05600465

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Oklahoma Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new program that combines behavioral activation with occupational therapy to help older adults who have two or more chronic conditions and physical limitations. The program teaches goal-setting, planning, and adapting daily activities to improve independence in managing health. Researchers will compare this approach to usual care in a small pilot study with 40 participants.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral activation combined with occupational therapy (BA-OT), a structured program teaching goal-setting, action planning, and activity adaptation to improve daily health self-management.
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a new way to help older adults with multiple chronic conditions and physical limitations better manage their health independently, potentially slowing disability and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage pilot study, so results may not be conclusive or generalizable. The intervention requires active participation, and benefits may vary among individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 2 chronic conditions * at least 1 functional limitation * intention to set at least 1 physical activity goal * live within 15 miles of University of Oklahoma (OU) Schusterman Center Exclusion Criteria: * life expectancy less than 6 months * progressive neurological condition * in active treatment for cancer * not English speaking * cognitive impairment * current or history of severe mental illness * in concurrent treatment with occupational and physical therapy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Multiple Chronic Conditions

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Disability physical Multiple chronic conditions

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OU Health Internal Medicine- Schusterman Clinic

    Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74135, United States

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