Columbia Moves Physical Activity

University of South Carolina

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Physical Activity

Treatments: Behavioral: TECH (Technology); Behavioral: TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03509129

2018

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding a team competition comprised of members of existing social networks to a technology-delivered program for enhancing physical activity among insufficiently active adults.

Full description

This 3-month randomized controlled trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of a novel, technology-oriented physical activity intervention characterized by existing social networks and a team competition. Participants will be recruited via emails, fliers, and word of mouth. They will be randomized to a technology-mediated physical activity treatment (TECH) or a treatment which receives an identical intervention as TECH plus a study designed team competition for physical activity promotion (TECH+COMP).

Enrollment: 116 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Insufficiently active as determined by a one-week, accelerometer-based physical activity measurement
• Body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 55 kg/m2
• Between ages 18 and 65 years
• Access to computer with Internet connection
• Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)
• Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups
• Part of a self-selected team of 3-8 eligible individuals
• Members of the same household cannot be part of separate groups
• Able to walk at least 1/4 mile without stopping

Exclusion criteria

• Currently lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the length of the study
• Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity
• History of major medical or psychiatric conditions
• Currently participating in a physical activity program

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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116 participants in 2 patient groups

TECH (Technology)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance.

Treatment:

Behavioral: TECH (Technology)

TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)

Experimental group

Description:

Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH goup, as well as a study designed team competition.

Treatment:

Behavioral: TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)