Neighbors as health coaches: a new way to fight chronic disease?

NCT ID NCT06616246

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether community members can be trained as health coaches to deliver the HealthyLifetime program, a virtual health coaching intervention designed to improve health behaviors and prevent functional decline in adults aged 30 and older with few chronic conditions. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive coaching from either a nurse or a community health coach. The study measures changes in satisfaction with life, lifestyle habits, and confidence in managing daily activities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: HealthyLifetime program (health coaching delivered by community members)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that trained community members can effectively deliver health coaching, expanding access to programs that help people adopt healthier habits and prevent chronic disease.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively early-stage study with 300 participants, and results may not apply to everyone. The program's success depends on the coaches' training and participants' engagement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Disease Health Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC DISEASE FUNCTIONAL DECLINE HEALTH BEHAVIORS RISK FACTORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104, United States
University of Michigan
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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