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This pilot study tested a virtual "Companion" to boost physical activity in older adults. The technology-based approach aims to increase exercise and reduce sedentary behavior for better health outcomes.

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  • Gerontology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Supervised exercise improves health in older adults, but limited trainer contact hinders sustained behavior change.
  • Technology-assisted interventions are needed to extend exercise benefits beyond supervised sessions.
  • Current strategies often lack meaningful two-way communication for complex problem-solving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the impact of a technology-based virtual Companion supplementing supervised exercise in older adults.
  • To evaluate the Companion's ability to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior.
  • To explore the Companion's effects on user engagement, cardiometabolic, and cognitive outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-week pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 46 older adults.
  • The intervention group received supervised exercise plus a virtual Companion using text-based, human-in-the-loop communication.
  • The Companion integrated sensor-based activity data to deliver tailored behavior change strategies in near-real-time.

Main Results:

  • Primary outcomes include total daily physical activity and habitual behavior patterns assessed at 16 and 24 weeks.
  • Exploratory analyses will examine longitudinal behavior effects, user engagement, and relationships with behavior.
  • Changes in cardiometabolic and cognitive outcomes will also be explored.

Conclusions:

  • Findings may inform the development of scalable hybrid AI Companions to combat public health issues related to sedentariness.
  • This approach could help older adults increase physical activity and improve overall health and quality of life.
  • Effective technology integration can support sustained behavior change for improved health outcomes in aging populations.