Plain-English translation of NCT05852509 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Heart Failure research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a program called TPA4You, which provides guided exercise coaching and fitness tracking to family caregivers of people with heart failure. The program lasts 12 weeks and uses a smartphone app, text messages, and a fitness tracker (Fitbit) to encourage daily physical activity. Researchers want to see if this personalized support helps caregivers improve their own health and reduce the stress of caring for a loved one.
Family caregivers often neglect their own health while caring for loved ones, leading to burnout and poor fitness. This trial exists to test whether a digital program specifically designed for caregivers' needs can help them stay active and healthier, even while managing the demands of caregiving.
If you join the exercise group, you'll receive 28 coaching sessions over 12 weeks (starting with 3 sessions per week, then 2 per week) to help you exercise safely. You'll wear a Fitbit to track your activity and receive encouraging text messages every other day. If you're in the comparison group, you'll receive educational booklets about caregiver health and friendly text messages with reminders to wear your Fitbit. Both groups will complete surveys at the start, middle, and end of the study to measure changes in fitness, stress, and well-being.
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United States
Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborators
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Enrollment target
~32 participants
Started
July 2024
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
50 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2026.