Can a walk clear the mind? new study tests mindful walking for stressed caregivers

NCT ID NCT06002919

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tests a 12-week mindful walking program for older South Asian family caregivers (age 45+) who feel stressed and care for someone with cognitive disabilities. Fifty participants will be split into two groups: one does mindful walking with a Fitbit and motivational texts, the other does not. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helps reduce stress, improve thinking, and boost physical activity.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mindful walking intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help stressed caregivers feel better and think more clearly.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 50 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It is testing feasibility, not yet proven to work.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction Motor Activity Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COGNITIVE DECLINE STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

American Association of Retired Asians
RECRUITING

Bolingbrook, Illinois, 60440, United States
Apna Ghar
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States
Hamdard Health Alliance
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60660, United States
IL Department of Aging
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60661, United States
Metropolitan Asian Family Services
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60659, United States
Northwestern University
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Sanjeevani 4U
RECRUITING

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089, United States
South Asian American Policy & Research Institute
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

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