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NCT Number: NCT07561008

Elders Moving Together: A Pilot Study

This pilot study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Saskatchewan Forever in Motion (FIM) group exercise program in a First Nations community in northwestern Saskatchewan. The study examines changes in physical activity, social connectedness, and quality of life among older adults participating in a 12-week community-led exercise program. The project also explores access-related factors that support participation in community-based exercise programs.

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Key information

Conditions

Indigenous Older Adult Health and Wellbeing Behavior Motor Activity

Age range

50 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Saulteaux First Nation Health Center

Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada

About this study

The Saskatchewan Forever in Motion (FIM) program is an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that includes walking, gentle resistance band exercises, balance training, and stretching. The program is delivered by trained community members and aims to reduce barriers to physical activity such as cost, transportation, and cultural insensitivity.

This pilot study will implement the FIM program on Saulteaux First Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada. Twenty adults aged 50+ will be recruited. Participants will attend twice-weekly group exercise sessions for 12 weeks. Data collection includes baseline and post-program surveys assessing physical activity (PASE), quality of life (SF-36), and social connectedness (SPS-10), as well as attendance tracking and qualitative sharing circles exploring access-related factors.

Quantitative data will be analyzed for pre-post changes, and qualitative data will undergo inductive thematic analysis. Findings will inform future implementation of culturally safe exercise programs in Indigenous communities.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults aged 50+
  • Band member or resident of Saulteaux First Nation
  • Able to participate in low-intensity exercise
  • Adults under 50 may attend, but priority is given to those 50+

Exclusion criteria

  • Uncontrolled cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, or renal conditions as identified by the CSEP PAR-Q+
  • Determined unable to safely participate in group exercise even with support
  • Unable to provide informed consent and no appropriate substitute decision-maker available

Treatment and study plan

Exercise Program

Behavioral

Participants will exercise twice weekly in a group exercise program led by community members at a community center on Saulteaux First Nation

Primary outcomes

  1. Feasibility of Program Implementation

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Feasibility assessed through enrollment numbers, weekly attendance, and adherence (percentage of sessions attended per participant).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Physical Activity (PASE)

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Self-reported physical activity measured using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly.

  2. Change in Quality of Life (SF-36)

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Self-reported quality of life measured using the Short Form-36 questionnaire.

  3. Change in Social Connectedness (SPS-10)

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Self-reported social connectedness measured using the Social Provision Scale-10.

  4. Access-Related Factors Supporting Participation

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Qualitative themes from sharing circles and weekly checklists exploring what helped participants access the program.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Saskatchewan

Other

Collaborators

  • Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
  • Saulteaux First Nation, SK

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 1, 2026
Registry last updated
May 1, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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