Can a church walking group help older adults stay active?
NCT ID NCT07340099
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study partners with 26 AME churches in South Carolina to test a 32-week walking program called Walk Your Heart to Health. About 300 adults aged 50 and older will join in-person walking groups led by church committees. Researchers will measure changes in daily steps and group cohesion, and identify what helps or hinders putting the program into practice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Walk Your Heart to Health (32-week walking program delivered by church committees)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a proven, scalable way for churches to help older adults become more active and reduce chronic disease risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage implementation study, not a clinical trial of a drug. Results depend on church participation and may not apply to other settings. The program may not produce lasting changes in physical activity.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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