Can a church walking group help older adults stay active?
NCT ID NCT07340099
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study partners with 26 AME churches in South Carolina to test a 32-week walking program called Walk Your Heart to Health. About 300 adults aged 50 and older will join in-person walking groups led by church committees. Researchers will measure changes in daily steps and group cohesion, and identify what helps or hinders putting the program into practice.
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Walk Your Heart to Health (32-week walking program delivered by church committees)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a proven, scalable way for churches to help older adults become more active and reduce chronic disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage implementation study, not a clinical trial of a drug. Results depend on church participation and may not apply to other settings. The program may not produce lasting changes in physical activity.
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