RECRUITING

Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging Study (ALOHA)

Study Overview

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Description

The Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging (ALOHA) Study is a community-based research project led by the Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging (MCOA). The study is designed to help older adults in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area maintain independence, mobility, wellbeing and brain health as they age. Adults aged 50 years and older will receive a comprehensive health assessment at the study site, Center for Optimal Aging- ALOHA Lab at Marymount University (MU) Ballston Campus in Arlington, Virginia. The assessment includes physical and cognitive testing, health and medical history, lifestyle surveys, and biometric measures such as blood pressure, grip strength, body composition by the InBody system, balance and gait speed. Participants will receive their results in a personalized "Health Passport," which summarizes findings and provides tailored recommendations to help manage modifiable health risk factors-such as those linked to Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, frailty syndrome, and depression. Participants will return annually for up to 5 years to repeat assessments and receive updated health and wellness recommendations. The study will track changes in health over time and explore the impact of the Health Passport on health behaviors, functional independence, and quality of life. ALOHA will also evaluate the cultural appropriateness of the Health Passport for diverse populations in Northern Virginia. The program incorporates an interprofessional research model, engaging researchers from multiple health professions to work alongside older adults, supporting both participants' wellness and optimal aging.

Official Title

Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging Study (ALOHA)

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-01
Study Completion:2031-07-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07180147

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:50 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Age 50 years or older at time of enrollment
  2. * Residing in the Washington, District of Columbia (DC)., Maryland, or Virginia metropolitan areas
  3. * Community-dwelling (living independently or with minimal assistance)
  4. * Able to participate in physical and cognitive assessments
  5. * Able to provide informed consent
  6. * Willing to return for annual follow-up assessments for up to 5 years
  1. * Diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairment that prevents informed consent or participation in assessments
  2. * Severe physical disability or medical condition that precludes participation in study assessments (e.g., unstable cardiac condition, severe mobility limitation)
  3. * Current diagnosis of a terminal illness with life expectancy less than 12 months
  4. * Residing in a long-term care facility or nursing home at time of enrollment
  5. * Inability to communicate in English or Spanish (study materials available in these languages only)
  6. * Participation in another interventional trial that could confound study results

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Erin Staker, BS
CONTACT
703-284-3810
estaker@Marymount.edu
Mahederemariam Dagne, BS, MS
CONTACT
703-908-9361
Mdagne@marymount.edu

Principal Investigator

Patricia C Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Office of Research, Marymount University

Study Locations (Sites)

Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia, 22201
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Marymount University

  • Patricia C Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Office of Research, Marymount University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-05-01
Study Completion Date2031-07-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-01
Study Completion Date2031-07-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Optimal aging
  • dementia risk factors
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Healthy Aging
  • Alzheimer Disease Prevention
  • Lifestyle Intervention
  • Dementia Risk Reduction
  • Cognitive Aging
  • Brain Health
  • Falls Prevention
  • Physical Function
  • Functional Independence
  • Frailty Prevention
  • Modifiable Risk Facators

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Alzheimer Disease (AD)
  • Cardio Vascular Disease
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
  • Frailty Syndrome
  • Disability Physical
  • Hypertension
  • Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)
  • Healthy Aging
  • Obesity &Amp; Overweight