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

NCT ID NCT06002919

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

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • American Association of Retired Asians

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    Bolingbrook, Illinois, 60440, United States

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  • Apna Ghar

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60613, United States

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  • Hamdard Health Alliance

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60660, United States

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  • IL Department of Aging

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60661, United States

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  • Metropolitan Asian Family Services

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60659, United States

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  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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  • Sanjeevani 4U

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089, United States

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  • South Asian American Policy & Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60640, United States

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