Sharing History Through Active Reminiscence and Photo-imagery - With MCI — SHARP-MCI  

Cognitive Change Clinical Trial

Official title: Sharing History Through Active Reminiscence and Photo-imagery: A Neighborhood Approach to Increase Physical Activity and Social Engagement

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The SHARP-MCI study tests impact of walking and social reminiscence on cognitive function, blood pressure, and weight among healthy Black Americans and those experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Clinical Trial Description

For 6 months (24 weeks), triads of healthy and MCI Black adults aged 55 and over walk 3x/week (1 mile) in Portland's historically Black neighborhoods. Triads follow GPS-mapped routes accessible via the SHARP walking application on a group tablet device. At three points along each route, GPS-triggered "Memory Markers" (historical images of local Black culture and life from1940-2010) appear on the tablet screen serving as a conversational reminisce prompt as the triad walks. At baseline and 24 weeks, cognitive function is measured via the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and weight and blood pressure are measured. Pre-post health surveys rate activity levels, days feeling downhearted/blue, energy level, and health status. Program evaluation surveys at month 1, 3, 6 assess mood, pace and dose of walking, prompt effectiveness, program readiness, and liklihood to recommend program to others. Focus groups at month 1, 3, 6 evaluate participants' program experience and needed changes. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cognitive Change

• NCT number: NCT05906667
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Oregon Health and Science University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Early Phase 1
• Start date: May 24, 2017
• Completion date: August 30, 2020