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Can a virtual exercise program get inactive adults moving? a new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT05702346

Disease control Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests an 8-week telehealth program designed to help low-income Black and Hispanic adults aged 40-70 who are not very active get more exercise. The program includes virtual group workouts, discussions, individual activity, and phone check-ins. A control group receives health education instead. Researchers will measure whether the program increases physical activity and improves physical function compared to the control group.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an 8-week telehealth program with virtual group exercise, group discussions, individual physical activity, and phone check-ins
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a scalable way to increase physical activity and improve physical function in underserved communities.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not generalize widely. Participants may not sustain activity changes long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Expected to start

Dec 2023

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2024

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * being between 40-70 years old * ability to speak and read English or Spanish * ability to comply with study procedures and schedule * having \<150 minutes of weekly physical activity * willingness to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * not independently ambulatory * having other serious health problems that would make it difficult to participate for the duration of the study

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Physical activity

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