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Walking away from frailty: new study tests easy Sitting-Busting routines for seniors

NCT ID NCT06023680

Symptom relief Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two walking programs in 60 older adults who are at risk of becoming frail. One group will gradually replace 30 minutes of sitting with one long walk, while the other will do three short walks spread throughout the day. Researchers want to see which approach is easier to stick with and whether it improves mood, stress, and physical function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
walking program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple walking routine helps older adults sit less and feel better, potentially reducing frailty risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early proof-of-concept trial with only 61 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the walking program might be hard to maintain long-term.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

61 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥65 years * Pre-frail defined as having 1-2 of the following criteria: * Self-reported unintentional weight loss * Self-reported fatigue * Self-reported low activity * Slowness measured during a 4-m walking test * Weakness measured with grip strength * Self-reported regular physical activity \<20 minutes/day * Self-reported willingness to work up to walking for 30 minutes/day * Self-reported ability to find a place to walk for up to 30 minutes/day * Agree to all study procedures and assessments * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported diabetes * Self-reported problems related to alcohol or drugs * Self-reported inability to walk across a room * Self-reported use of a walker * Self-reported requirement of medical supervision when engaging in physical activity * Fallen \>2 times in the past month * Participation in another clinical trial * Plan to move out of the area within 6 months * Inability to provide self-transportation to study assessment visits * Inability to complete a usual-paced 400m walking test within 15 minutes without sitting or the help of another * Uncontrolled resting hypertension (\>160/90 mmHg) * Cognitive impairment determined using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test

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Conditions

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Frailty Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

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Frailty Sedentary time

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bayview Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

  • Johns Hopkins ProHealth

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21207, United States

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