We Walk Plus
A walking program using physical activity monitors and social network for older adults with intellectual disabilities
This pilot study will test whether older adults (age 35-60 years) with intellectual disabilities who are physically inactive will increase their engagement in physical activity and improve their cognitive function in a 12-week community-based walking program. The intervention includes self-monitoring using wearable physical activity trackers, peer support provided through a virtual walking community, and person-centered motivational practices.
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Funding
NIA to Roybal Center (Grant Award Number: P30AG022849)
IRB info
#2020-1140
Participate
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the study, you can contact us via email at wewalk@uic.edu.
Team
Principal investigator
Kelly Hsieh, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
Co-principal investigator
Spyros Kitsiou, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
Co-investigators
Lieke van Heumen, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
David Xavier Marquez, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
Yochai Eisenberg, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
Project coordinator
Maria Osorio, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
Research staff
Randa Abdelrahim, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
Research assistant
Magnus Urosev, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences