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Piloting a Healthy Aging Cohort in Manitoba

This study aims to discover how using a health and fitness centre and making healthy lifestyle choices can help people age well. It's a first step (a 'pilot') to prepare for a much larger future study. Researchers will collect information from 100 people about their physical activity, diet, sleep, stress, and general health. A key part of this project is involving members of the public and patients to help decide what healthy ageing really means and what the most important things are to study. Their ideas will shape the bigger study later on. This research is happening in Manitoba, Canada.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

University of Manitoba

Enrolment target

100

Start

01 Apr 2024

Estimated completion

01 May 2026

Healthy Aging

What is this study about?

This research project is all about healthy ageing. Researchers want to understand exactly how using health and fitness facilities, along with everyday lifestyle choices, can help people stay healthy as they get older. This particular study is a ‘pilot’ – think of it as a practice run or a first step to make sure everything is ready for a much larger study in the future. They're trying out their methods and gathering early information.

For this pilot, they will ask 100 people to share details about their lives and health. This includes things like how much they move, what they eat, how well they sleep, and how stressed they feel. They'll also measure physical things like height, weight, blood pressure, and how fit their heart and lungs are. They aim to see how these different parts of life connect with health as we age.

A really important and special part of this study is that members of the public and patients will be asked for their opinions. They will be part of an advisory group that helps the researchers decide what 'healthy ageing' means to them, what questions are most important to answer, and how best to carry out the research. This means the study will focus on what matters most to real people living through the ageing process.

Key takeaways

This is a first step to understand healthy ageing.
It involves 100 people taking part in health assessments.
Public and patient ideas will shape future research.
Focuses on how lifestyle and fitness centre use affect ageing.
Aims to gather detailed health and lifestyle information.

Who may be eligible?

To join this study, you need to be a man or woman aged 30 years or older. You must be able to speak English and understand and sign a consent form. You also need to be a current member of the Wellness Institute and have access to a smartphone or tablet (Android or iPhone/iPad) to help with tracking your diet.

There are a few reasons why you wouldn't be able to join. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you won't be able to take part. Also, if you work at the Wellness Institute, or if you've already been involved in planning this study, you won't be eligible to participate.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 30 years old or older?
Can you speak and understand English well?
Are you currently a member of the Wellness Institute?
Do you have a smartphone or tablet (like an iPhone or Android phone)?
Are you not pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do you not work for the Wellness Institute?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this pilot study, you will have a baseline visit where various pieces of information will be collected. This includes measurements like your height, weight, and blood pressure. You’ll also be asked about your diet, sleep habits, stress levels, and overall health history. There will be checks of your physical fitness, and samples may be taken for things like blood and urine tests. You'll also use a smartphone or tablet app to track your diet.

The researchers will also ask you questions about your experiences at the Wellness Institute, including any challenges you face or programs you find helpful. This study is an initial setup phase, so it focuses on gathering this detailed information at the start. The total length of your direct involvement for the data collection is not expected to be long, as it's for setting up a larger study.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study may offer some benefits, such as gaining a better understanding of your own health and lifestyle choices through the measurements and questions. You'll also be contributing valuable information that could help shape future research into healthy ageing, benefiting many people. As with any study involving physical measurements and questionnaires, there's a small chance of minor discomfort from blood tests or feeling tired after physical activity assessments. However, all procedures are standard and will be carried out safely. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason, and it will not affect your care or membership at the Wellness Institute.

Locations (1)

Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre
Verified postcode
Winnipeg, Canada· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a 'pilot study'?

A pilot study is like a practice run for a bigger project. It helps researchers test their methods and make sure everything is ready before they start a much larger study.

Why do you need public involvement?

The researchers want to make sure the study focuses on what really matters to people when it comes to healthy ageing. Public partners will help decide what’s important to study and how best to do it.

What kind of health information will be collected?

They will collect information on your physical activity, diet, sleep, stress, memory, overall fitness, health history, and general wellbeing, along with physical measurements like height, weight, and blood pressure.

Do I need to be very fit to join?

No, there's no requirement to be at a specific fitness level. The study is interested in members of the Wellness Institute and how their health and lifestyle are affected over time, regardless of current fitness.

Will my personal information be kept private?

Yes, all personal information collected in research studies is protected by strict privacy rules and will be kept confidential.

How to find out more

Kathy Cherepak, BSc

kcherepak@sogh.mb.ca 204-632-3541 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.