Nostalgia and step counts: a new recipe to get seniors moving?
NCT ID NCT07570303
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether sending nostalgic, personal messages and asking people to track their steps can encourage older adults (ages 65-74) to walk more. Over 14 days, 1,000 participants will receive daily messages through a mobile app. Some will also track their steps. The goal is to see if these simple strategies boost walking and improve well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Self-continuity messages and step-monitoring reminders
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a simple, low-cost way to help older adults stay active and improve their health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage behavioral study with no clinical outcomes. The effect may be small or not last beyond the 14-day period.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Milan)
Milan, Milan, 20123, Italy
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