Behavioral Activation + Occupational Therapy for Multiple Chronic Conditions

This study is testing an intervention called Behavioral Activation + Occupational Therapy (BA-OT) to help older adults better manage multiple long-term health conditions (like arthritis or diabetes) and physical disabilities. Many older adults struggle with daily health tasks due to these conditions, which can worsen their health. BA-OT teaches a 4-step process (Goal-Plan-Do-Check) to help you plan and carry out daily health activities. This is compared to "Enhanced Usual Care," which includes a Fitbit, training, and a handout. The study aims to see if BA-OT improves your ability to perform daily activities and manage your health over 22 weeks. We are looking for 40 participants aged 60 and older who have at least two chronic conditions and one functional limitation, and live near the University of Oklahoma (OU) Schusterman Center.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 40 participants. It compares two approaches: Behavioral Activation + Occupational Therapy and Enhanced Usual Care.
What's involved
You would participate in an intervention and have your progress measured at baseline, 10 weeks, and 22 weeks.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your progress will be followed for 22 weeks after starting the intervention.

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NCT05600465

Behavioral Activation + Occupational Therapy

Completed
NAAges 60+InterventionalTreatment
University of Oklahoma
~41 participants
Updated 2026-08-20 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Behavioral Activation + Occupational TherapyEnhanced Usual Care

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) from baseline to 22 weeks
Measured over baseline, 10 and 22 weeks.
+1 more outcome measured
Multiple Chronic Conditions
Disability Physical
1 sites across 1 states
Oklahoma1
  • Tara Klinedinst · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Oklahoma

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

at least 2 chronic conditions
at least 1 functional limitation
intention to set at least 1 physical activity goal
live within 15 miles of University of Oklahoma (OU) Schusterman Center

Exclusion

life expectancy less than 6 months
progressive neurological condition
in active treatment for cancer
not English speaking
cognitive impairment
current or history of severe mental illness
in concurrent treatment with occupational and physical therapy
  • Change in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) from baseline to 22 weeksbaseline, 10 and 22 weeks.

    self-report, self-rated activity performance

  • Change in Self-management Assessment Scale from baseline to 22 weeksbaseline, 10 and 22 weeks

    self-report measuring effective self-management of chronic conditions. Scores range from 10 - 60, where higher is better.