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Wearable-Assisted Walking for Cognitive Function and Loneliness in Older Adults
Sponsor: National Taiwan College of Performing Arts
Summary
Participants in the wearable-assisted walking group were asked to walk five days per week for approximately 30 minutes per session at moderate intensity. An Apple Watch was used to monitor daily steps, walking duration, and estimated energy expenditure. Participants also received weekly feedback to support adherence to the walking program. Participants in the usual-care control group were asked to maintain their usual daily activities and not begin any new structured exercise program during the study period. Cognitive function was measured using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and loneliness was measured using the 8-item UCLA Loneliness Scale. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at weeks 4, 8, and 12. The study also explored whether baseline muscle mass and functional mobility were associated with changes in cognitive function and loneliness over time.
Official title: Effects of a Wearable-Assisted Walking Program on Longitudinal Trajectories of Cognitive Function and Loneliness in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-05-30
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Wearable-Assisted Walking Program
The intervention consisted of a 12-week moderate-intensity walking program supported by a commercially available wearable device. Participants were instructed to walk five days per week for approximately 30 minutes per session. Walking intensity was guided by a rating of perceived exertion of 11-13. An Apple Watch was used to record daily step counts, walking duration, and estimated caloric expenditure. Weekly feedback was provided through the LINE messaging application and face-to-face check-ins to support self-monitoring, reinforce walking goals, and monitor adherence.
Locations (1)
National Taiwan College of Performing Arts
New Taipei City, Taiwan