Trial Outcomes & Findings for Engaging Medically Complex Veterans in Tele-Rehabilitation Using a Biobehavioral Approach (NCT NCT04942613)

NCT ID: NCT04942613

Last Updated: 2025-03-07

Results Overview

Adherence will be calculated as the proportion of the number of sessions attended out of the number prescribed per protocol (32 sessions)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

50 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Results posted on

2025-03-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group1)
This group will be randomized to receive the 12-week multicomponent intervention first. They will receive individual physical therapy sessions, group physical therapy sessions, and biobehavioral interventions emphasizing program engagement and increased daily physical activity. Most interventions will be provided synchronously through videoconferencing. Each participant will receive an individualized home exercise program. Motivational Interviewing Techniques: Motivational Interviewing Techniques including but not limited to open-ended questions, reflection, affirmations, and summary will be used to build participant rapport, support behavior change (physical activity), and facilitate program engagement. Physical Therapy Interventions: strengthening, balance, functional activities, stretching, breathing, aerobic endurance exercise Qualitative Interview: Qualitative interview to explore patient perspectives of the multicomponent telerehabilitation program (physical therapy, biobehavioral interventions, technology, and social support interventions) and how they contribute to program engagement and participation as well as changes in physical activity.
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene Qualitative Interview: Qualitative interview to explore patient perspectives of the multicomponent telerehabilitation program (physical therapy, biobehavioral interventions, technology, and social support interventions) and how they contribute to program engagement and participation as well as changes in physical activity.
Overall Study
STARTED
25
25
Overall Study
Completed 12 Week Oucomes
24
25
Overall Study
Not Completed 12 Week Outcomes
1
0
Overall Study
Started Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group 2 Only)
0
25
Overall Study
COMPLETED
20
22
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Engaging Medically Complex Veterans in Tele-Rehabilitation Using a Biobehavioral Approach

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group1)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to receive the 12-week multicomponent intervention first. They will receive individual physical therapy sessions, group physical therapy sessions, and biobehavioral interventions emphasizing program engagement and increased daily physical activity. Most interventions will be provided synchronously through videoconferencing. Each participant will receive an individualized home exercise program. Motivational Interviewing Techniques: Motivational Interviewing Techniques including but not limited to open-ended questions, reflection, affirmations, and summary will be used to build participant rapport, support behavior change (physical activity), and facilitate program engagement. Physical Therapy Interventions: strengthening, balance, functional activities, stretching, breathing, aerobic endurance exercise
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Total
n=50 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
68.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.0 • n=5 Participants
69.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=7 Participants
69.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=7 Participants
46 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
41 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Military Branch
Army
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Military Branch
Navy
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
Military Branch
Air Force
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Military Branch
Marines
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Marital Status
Married
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Marital Status
Widowed
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Marital Status
Divorced or Separated
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Marital Status
Single
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Marital Status
Cohabitating
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
High School or Equivalent
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
Associates Degree or Some College
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
Bachelors Degree
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Education
Post-baccalaureate
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Employment
Retired
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Employment
Working (full- or part-time)
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Employment
Unemployed or other
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Support at Home
All the time
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
Support at Home
Some or Most of the Time
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Support at Home
No
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
BMI
30.9 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6 • n=5 Participants
31.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.4 • n=7 Participants
31.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.0 • n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index
6.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.7 • n=5 Participants
5.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.1 • n=7 Participants
6.0 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9 • n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index Top 6 Diagnoses
Arthritis
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index Top 6 Diagnoses
Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index Top 6 Diagnoses
Visual Impairment
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index Top 6 Diagnoses
Depression
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index Top 6 Diagnoses
Degenerative Disc Disease
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
Functional Comorbidity Index Top 6 Diagnoses
Anxiety (Includes PTSD)
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
Prescription Medications (total)
14.1 number of prescriptions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.9 • n=5 Participants
11.6 number of prescriptions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=7 Participants
12.9 number of prescriptions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.8 • n=5 Participants
Polypharmacy (≥ 5 meds)
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
Top 3 Frequent Medications
Antidepressant
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Top 3 Frequent Medications
Diuretic
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
Top 3 Frequent Medications
Beta Blocker
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Berkman Social Disengagement Scale (disengaged)
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (cognitive impairment)
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) positive for depression
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) positive for anxiety
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Mobile Device Proficiency Questionnaire (MDPQ-16)
67.9 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.6 • n=5 Participants
69.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9 • n=7 Participants
68.5 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.8 • n=5 Participants
Number of Rural Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Population: All participants; data from both groups will be pooled for analysis.

Adherence will be calculated as the proportion of the number of sessions attended out of the number prescribed per protocol (32 sessions)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=32 Sessions
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Adherence to the Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention
0.95 Proportion of sessions attended
Interval 0.81 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from pre-program (baseline for Group 1, 12 weeks for Group 2) to post-program (12 weeks for Group 1, 24 weeks for Group 2).

Population: All participants with complete step count data will be analyzed. Since only pre-program and post-program data were collected, the data were pooled to increase statistical power.

Physical activity will be measured via accelerometry and will include average 7-day step count

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=36 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Physical Activity
-95 steps
Interval -514.0 to 915.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Population: All participants with complete data; data from both groups will be pooled for analysis.

Feasibility will be measured through a validated survey: Feasibility of Intervention Measure consists of 4 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1) completely disagree to (5) completely agree. The average of the 4 items are reported. Higher scores indicate greater feasibility of the program.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=50 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Feasibility of the Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention
5.0 units on a scale
Interval 4.8 to 5.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Population: All participants with complete data; data from both groups will be pooled for analysis.

Acceptability will be measured through a validated survey: Acceptability of Intervention Measure consists of 4 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1) completely disagree to (5) completely agree. The average of the 4 items are reported. Higher scores indicate greater acceptability of the program."

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=50 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Acceptability of the Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention
5.0 score on a scale
Interval 4.7 to 5.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Number phone screened

Recruitment will be tracked as part of feasibility and to inform a future trial. Recruitment will be reported as a proportion of those enrolled out of the total number screened via phone screen.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=84 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Participant Recruitment
50 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Population: All participants with complete data; data from both groups will be pooled for analysis.

Participation satisfaction with care provided via telerehabilitation will be assessed via the VA's approved survey: V-signals. It consists of 11 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale from (1) strongly disagree to (5) strongly agree). The average of the 11 items are reported. Higher scores indicate better satisfaction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=50 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Satisfaction of the Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention
4.9 score on a scale
Interval 4.6 to 5.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Program end- 12 weeks in Intervention group (Group1); 24 weeks in Waitlist control (Group2)

Population: Number of adverse events

The Safety Event Count is the cumulative number of study related (possibly, probably, or definitely) adverse events and severe adverse events counted from baseline to program end. Events will be categorized by type

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=25 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Safety Event Count
Falls
2 number of adverse events
1 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
ED Visit
3 number of adverse events
1 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
Hospitalization
1 number of adverse events
0 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
Other
1 number of adverse events
3 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
Unrelated Falls
13 number of adverse events
19 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
Unrelated ED Visits
7 number of adverse events
10 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
Unrelated Hospitalizations
4 number of adverse events
2 number of adverse events
Safety Event Count
Unrelated Other
4 number of adverse events
10 number of adverse events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All Participants

Four-item questionnaire used to determine an individual's stage of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenance)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=25 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=24 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire
Pre-contemplation
0 Participants
0 Participants
1 Participants
1 Participants
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire
Contemplation
8 Participants
3 Participants
12 Participants
11 Participants
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire
Preparation
12 Participants
3 Participants
6 Participants
6 Participants
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire
Action
1 Participants
8 Participants
2 Participants
2 Participants
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire
Maintenance
4 Participants
10 Participants
4 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis.

Nine item questionnaire used to measure an individual's self-efficacy for exercising under different conditions. Each item is rated on a scale of 0 (not confident) to 10 (confident). The average of the 9 items is calculated; higher scores indicate better self-efficacy. The change from baseline to 12 weeks is calculated as 12 weeks minus baseline; thus, positive change scores indicate improvement in self-efficacy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Self-efficacy for Exercise (SEE) Scale
0.0 score on a scale
Interval -2.8 to 1.0
0.0 score on a scale
Interval -1.8 to 1.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis.

The test uses a standard height chair and requires the participant to stand up and sit down as many times as possible in 30 seconds. More completions indicate better physical function.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
30 Second Sit to Stand
1.0 Number of sit to stand repetitions
Interval -1.0 to 4.0
1.0 Number of sit to stand repetitions
Interval 0.0 to 2.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis. Group 2 had 1 participant not complete this outcome measure.

This is a functional performance test for upper body strength and is performed on each arm (one arm at a time). It requires the participant to perform as many arm curls (biceps curls) as possible in 30 seconds. Males use an 8lb weight and females use a 5lb weight. Scores are continuous, and higher scores indicate greater arm strength (better outcome)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=24 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Arm Curl Test
Dominant
3.0 Number of arm curl repetitions
Interval 0.0 to 5.0
0.5 Number of arm curl repetitions
Interval -1.5 to 4.0
Arm Curl Test
Non-dominant
3.0 Number of arm curl repetitions
Interval 0.0 to 5.5
1 Number of arm curl repetitions
Interval -0.5 to 3.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis.

This is a functional performance test for aerobic endurance. It requires participants to march in place for 2 minutes (alternating legs), and the score is the number of repetitions completed on the right leg. Scores are continuous, and higher scores indicate better aerobic endurance.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
2-minute Step Test
15.0 number of repetitions
Interval 7.0 to 31.0
0.0 number of repetitions
Interval -5.0 to 15.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis.

This questionnaire consists of 18 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 1 (unable) to 4 (none) to address the prompt: How much difficulty do you currently have. The total score is reported by summing each item; scores can range from 18 to 72. Higher scores indicate better mobility and less impairment/disability.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) Basic Mobility Outpatient Routine Short Form
4.0 units on a scale
Interval -2.0 to 11.0
1.6 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 7.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis.

This scale has three items and a simplified set of response categories that is designed to measure overall loneliness. Score range: 3-9. Higher scores indicate higher loneliness.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
3-Item Loneliness Scale
0.0 units on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 1.1
0.0 units on a scale
Interval -1.0 to 0.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from Baseline to 12 weeks

Population: All participants completing the 12 week testing. Group 1 had 1 withdrawal and 1 participant unable to complete all outcome measures due to new medical diagnosis.

This is a patient reported outcome measure to assess physical health (subscale) and mental health (subscale). It is a 29-item questionnaire, and most items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale. There is 1 pain intensity item rated on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable) scale. PROMIS scores were transformed to a T-score where 50 represents the population mean, and the standard deviation is 10. The method reported by Hays et al. in 2018 was used to calculate the physical health and mental health subscales. Higher scores for subscales listed indicate better physical and mental health.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=23 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
PROMIS-29+2 Profile v2.1 Physical Health and Mental Health Subscales Only
Physical Health
2.1 score on a scale
Interval -0.4 to 4.3
-0.3 score on a scale
Interval -2.2 to 3.1
PROMIS-29+2 Profile v2.1 Physical Health and Mental Health Subscales Only
Mental Health
0.3 score on a scale
Interval -1.8 to 7.0
-2.1 score on a scale
Interval -6.2 to 1.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 Weeks and 24 Weeks

Population: Total number of participants. The investigators considered retention to be study retention in addition to intervention retention, which included the outcome assessments at all time points. Thus, even though participants in Group 1 did not receive any intervention from weeks 12-24, they were still considered enrolled in the study until their 24 week outcome assessment was completed, they withdrew, or were lost to follow-up.

Participant retention will be tracked as part of feasibility and to inform a future trial. Retention will be reported as a proportion of the total number of participants who complete all outcome measure timepoints out of the total who complete baseline measures.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
All Participants
n=25 Participants
Combination of both arms
Education (Group2)
n=25 Participants
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group2) Baseline
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Education (Group 2) 12 Weeks
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Participant Retention
12 Week Retention
24 Participants
25 Participants
Participant Retention
24 Week Retention
20 Participants
22 Participants

Adverse Events

Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group1) During and Related to Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Education (Group 2) During and Related to Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group 1) Not During and Not Related to Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Education (Group 2) Not During and Not Related to Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group1) During and Related to Intervention
n=25 participants at risk
This group will be randomized to receive the 12-week multicomponent intervention first. They will receive individual physical therapy sessions, group physical therapy sessions, and biobehavioral interventions emphasizing program engagement and increased daily physical activity. Most interventions will be provided synchronously through videoconferencing. Each participant will receive an individualized home exercise program. Motivational Interviewing Techniques: Motivational Interviewing Techniques including but not limited to open-ended questions, reflection, affirmations, and summary will be used to build participant rapport, support behavior change (physical activity), and facilitate program engagement. Physical Therapy Interventions: strengthening, balance, functional activities, stretching, breathing, aerobic endurance exercise
Education (Group 2) During and Related to Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention
n=25 participants at risk
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Multicomponent Telehealth Intervention (Group 1) Not During and Not Related to Intervention
n=25 participants at risk
This group will be randomized to receive the 12-week multicomponent intervention first. They will receive individual physical therapy sessions, group physical therapy sessions, and biobehavioral interventions emphasizing program engagement and increased daily physical activity. Most interventions will be provided synchronously through videoconferencing. Each participant will receive an individualized home exercise program. Motivational Interviewing Techniques: Motivational Interviewing Techniques including but not limited to open-ended questions, reflection, affirmations, and summary will be used to build participant rapport, support behavior change (physical activity), and facilitate program engagement. Physical Therapy Interventions: strengthening, balance, functional activities, stretching, breathing, aerobic endurance exercise
Education (Group 2) Not During and Not Related to Intervention
n=25 participants at risk
This group will be randomized to 12-week waitlist control condition. They will receive a one-hour education session every 2 weeks (6 sessions total) on general health topics (e.g., basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene). At the end of 12 weeks, they will transition to the 12-week multicomponent intervention Education: Education on general health topics which may include the following: basic nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks
24.0%
6/25 • Number of events 10 • 24 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2 • 24 weeks
0.00%
0/25 • 24 weeks
4.0%
1/25 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
16.0%
4/25 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
General disorders
Fall
8.0%
2/25 • Number of events 2 • 24 weeks
4.0%
1/25 • Number of events 1 • 24 weeks
40.0%
10/25 • Number of events 12 • 24 weeks
40.0%
10/25 • Number of events 19 • 24 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory Infection
0.00%
0/25 • 24 weeks
0.00%
0/25 • 24 weeks
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 4 • 24 weeks
12.0%
3/25 • Number of events 3 • 24 weeks

Additional Information

Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley

University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

Phone: 303.724.9170

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place