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AI-Based Fitness Wearables and App Programs for Older Adults with Cognitive Decline

This study is looking at how AI-based fitness wearables and app programs can help older adults (65 years and older) who live alone and have mild cognitive decline. The study will test three different interventions: a fitness app that gives personalized exercise plans, a social network app for support, and a health education app. Researchers want to see if these tools can increase physical activity and improve overall health. You can join if you are at least 65, live alone in the U.S. for the next 6 months, have mild cognitive decline (based on a self-report survey), and own an Android or Apple smartphone. The study will measure physical activity and how behavior changes over 6 months.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll 64 participants. It will test different app-based interventions.
What's involved
Participants will use the assigned app programs and have their physical activity and behavior changes measured at the start, 3 months, and 6 months.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 6 months after starting the intervention.

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NCT07207993

Evaluating Health Outcomes of AI-Based Fitness Wearables and App Programs in Older Adults Living Alone With Cognitive Decline

Recruiting
NAAges 65+InterventionalPrevention
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
~64 participants
Updated 2026-06-15 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Fitness app for self-efficacySocial network via app for social supportHealth education app targeting outcome expectations

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Fitbit MVPA
Measured over Baseline (i.e., pre-intervention), 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (end-point).
+2 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Older Adults With Cognitive Decline
Older Adults
AI-Based Fitness
Wearables
Cognitive Decline
Physical Activity
Physical Inactivity

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Where you'd take part

This study runs at 2 sites. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • University of Tennessee

    Knoxville, Tennesseestudy coordinator listed

    Not yet recruiting

  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Health, Recreation, and Physical Education Building

    Knoxville, Tennesseeno site contact published

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Who to contact

Zan Gao, PhD
[email protected]
865-974-7971
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Participant must be at least 65 years of age older
Participant must be living alone in the U.S. for the next 6 months
Participant must have report mild cognitive decline \[We will use a short self-report AD8 measure of cognitive concerns. Those scoring positive on the AD8 (≥2) will qualify as mild cognitive decline\];
Participant must own an Android/Apple smartphone
Participant must have access to internet or Wi-Fi access
Participant must be capable of engaging in some PA as determined by the PA Readiness Questionnaire or physician approval
Participant must currently participate in weekly moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) or less than 150 minutes
Participant must have basic English communication skills.

Exclusion

Foreign residents or visitors

What this trial measures

  • Fitbit MVPABaseline (i.e., pre-intervention), 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (end-point).

    Fitbit Inspire 3 Tracker will be used to assess participants' MVPA (active time which includes both fairly active time and very active time). Fairly active; duration associated with light intensity activities, i.e., walking, light cycling, housework (\~3-6 METs). Very active; duration associated with high intensity activities, i.e., running, aerobic workouts (\>6 METs).

  • Physical ActivityBaseline (i.e., pre-intervention), 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (end-point).

    We will use the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly to assess PA. Higher scores means more physical activity. (Low activity: \<100; Moderate: 100-250; High: \>250)

  • Mechanism of behavior change (MoBC) variablesBaseline (i.e., pre-intervention), 3 months (mid-point), and 6 months (end-point).

    Psychometrically validated questionnaires will be used to assess beliefs: self-efficacy, social support, and outcome expectations. Self-efficacy; low score indicates low confidence in ability to perform behavior, high score indicates strong confidence. Social support; low score indicates poor support from family or friends, high score indicates great support. Outcome expectation; low score indicates the belief that behavior won't help, high score indicates the belief that the behavior will lead to positive outcome.