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Physical Activity Intervention for Older Family Carers

Sponsor: Tampere University

Summary

The goal of this pilot trial is to learn whether a six-month physical activity program tailored for older family caregivers can be successfully delivered and whether participants are willing and able to take part in it. The study will also explore possible effects of the programme on physical activity, physical function, health, and well-being. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can enough participants be recruited to the study? * Do participants adhere to the study and complete follow-up assessments? * How often do participants take part in the program activities? * How acceptable and useful do participants find the program? * What are the possible effects of the programme on physical activity, health, and wellbeing. Researchers will compare the physical activity program with a control group that receives health information and education about healthy ageing. Participants will: * Complete health, physical functioning, and questionnaire assessments at the beginning of the study, after 6 months, and after 12 months * Wear an activity monitor on their wrist for 7 days and nights at the beginning of the study and after 6 months * Will be randomly assigned to either a six-month physical activity program designed for older family caregivers, or a control group that receives health information and education about healthy ageing. * If assigned to the physical activity program, participants will take part in weekly group-based and remote exercise sessions for 6 months. * Provide feedback about their experiences of the program

Official title: Supporting Physical Activity and Functional Capacity Among Older Family Caregivers (CAREFIT): A Six-month, Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial

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