Arlington Longitudinal Optimal Healthy Aging Study (ALOHA)

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 50
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• Age 50 years or older at time of enrollment

• Residing in the Washington, District of Columbia (DC)., Maryland, or Virginia metropolitan areas

• Community-dwelling (living independently or with minimal assistance)

• Able to participate in physical and cognitive assessments

• Able to provide informed consent

• Willing to return for annual follow-up assessments for up to 5 years

Locations
United States
Virginia
Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University
RECRUITING
Arlington
Contact Information
Primary
Erin Staker, BS
estaker@Marymount.edu
703-284-3810
Backup
Mahederemariam Dagne, BS, MS
Mdagne@marymount.edu
703-908-9361
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2031-07-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 500
Treatments
ALOHA Health Passport Cohort
Community-dwelling adults aged 50 and older who receive a comprehensive baseline and annual health assessment at the Marymount University Center for Optimal Aging. Assessments include physical, cognitive, and psychosocial measures. Results are compiled into a personalized Health Passport with tailored recommendations for managing modifiable health risk factors. Participants return annually for up to 5 years to monitor health changes, update recommendations, and complete follow-up surveys on adherence and outcomes.
Sponsors
Collaborators: Potomac Health Foundations
Leads: Marymount University

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov