Texts get caregivers moving: walking habit trial shows promise

NCT ID NCT06803797

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether personalized text messages could help 100 caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease develop a regular walking habit. Over 12 weeks, participants received texts with goal-setting, action plans, and reminders to walk at least 1,000 steps in a set hour each day. The main goal was to see if 60% of caregivers could form a consistent walking habit.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: text-message behavior change program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help caregivers become more active and improve their well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no control group, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The walking goal is modest (1,000 steps/day).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INACTIVITY, PHYSICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute of Health System Science

New Hyde Park, New York, 11042, United States

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