Healthy Aging as Black Adults, In It Together: a Comparative Effectiveness Study of Chronic Pain and Cognitive Decline

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

400 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-10

Study Completion Date

2028-11-01

Brief Summary

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The investigators aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial to compare two symptom-management programs for Black older adults with early cognitive decline (self-reported confirmed by testing) and chronic pain. The programs are Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with Walking (MBCT+w) and Active Living Every Day (ALED). The investigators will assess how each program may help in improving physical, cognitive, and emotional function. The investigators will also assess whether improvements in outcomes from the two programs are maintained through a 6-month follow-up.

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Detailed Description

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The investigators aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial to compare two symptom-management programs for Black older adults with early cognitive decline (self-reported or confirmed by testing) and chronic pain. The programs are Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with Walking (MBCT+w) and Active Living Every Day (ALED). The investigators will assess how each program may help in improving physical, cognitive, and emotional function outcomes. The investigators will also assess whether improvements in outcomes from the two programs are maintained through a 6-month follow-up.

The program MBCT+w is focused on learning about managing chronic pain and early cognitive decline and strategies to become more active. The ALED program focuses on learning and understanding the process of successful lifestyle change, incorporating physical activity in your day-to-day life, and strategies to manage daily activity.

The MBCT+w group meets in person for eight sessions for 90-minutes, and the ALED group meets in person for twelve sessions for 60-minutes. Each group has up to 10-12 participants. Participants receive a treatment manual. The investigators will assess how each program may help in improving physical, cognitive, and emotional function outcomes. Outcomes will be assessed at 3 points: baseline, post program, and 6-month follow-up. Assessments involve self-report questionnaires, a walk test, and a neuropsychological exam. The investigators will assess whether improvements in outcomes from the two programs are maintained through a 6-month follow-up.

Conditions

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Chronic Pain Physical Activity Older Adults Mild Cognitive Impairment

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Statistician

Study Groups

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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy With Walking (MBCT+w)

MBCT+w uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions and weekly practice assignments (homework). The MBCT+w sessions teach skills and strategies to manage early cognitive concerns and chronic pain. The format is an 8-week program with 90-minute weekly meetings that will focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. MBCT+w uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

MBCT+w

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

MBCT+w uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions and weekly practice assignments (homework). The MBCT+w sessions teach skills and strategies to manage early cognitive concerns and chronic pain. The format is an 8-week program with 90-minute weekly meetings that will focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. MBCT+w uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Active Living Every Day (ALED)

ALED is a behavior change program. ALED offers different options to traditional exercise program to help participants overcome barriers to physical activity and increase their physical activity. The format is a 12-week program with 60-minute sessions that include a short lecture and group discussions to help participants set goals, decrease barriers to exercise, and find an activity they enjoy. The ALED program is conducted in the same format as MBCT+w, but participants are not taught the mind-body, walking or cognitive-behavioral skills. ALED will also use a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

ALED

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

ALED is a behavior change program. ALED offers different options to traditional exercise program to help participants overcome barriers to physical activity and increase their physical activity. The format is a 12-week program with 60-minute sessions that include a short lecture and group discussions to help participants set goals, decrease barriers to exercise, and find an activity they enjoy. The ALED program is conducted in the same format as MBCT+w, but participants are not taught the mind-body, walking or cognitive-behavioral skills. ALED will also use a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Interventions

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MBCT+w

MBCT+w uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions and weekly practice assignments (homework). The MBCT+w sessions teach skills and strategies to manage early cognitive concerns and chronic pain. The format is an 8-week program with 90-minute weekly meetings that will focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. MBCT+w uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

ALED

ALED is a behavior change program. ALED offers different options to traditional exercise program to help participants overcome barriers to physical activity and increase their physical activity. The format is a 12-week program with 60-minute sessions that include a short lecture and group discussions to help participants set goals, decrease barriers to exercise, and find an activity they enjoy. The ALED program is conducted in the same format as MBCT+w, but participants are not taught the mind-body, walking or cognitive-behavioral skills. ALED will also use a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Black adults, male and females, age 50 or older
* Have nonmalignant musculoskeletal chronic pain for more than three months
* Reports early cognitive decline (subjective and objective)
* Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-41 score greater than or equal to 31
* Functional Activities Questionnaire score less than 9
* English fluency/literacy
* Free of concurrent psychotropic or pain medication for at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of treatment, OR stable on current psychotropic or pain medication for a minimum of 6 weeks and willing to maintain stable dose
* Cleared by medical doctor for study participation and no self-reported concerns about physical functioning on the revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q; score 0)

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with dementia or neurodegenerative disease
* Regular use of nonpharmacological pain management
* Diagnosed with serious mental illness or substance abuse
* Current suicidal ideation on self-report
* Engagement of regular exercise for more than 30 minutes daily
* Unable to walk

Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No