Motivation for Exercise: a Mood-Based Focus

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Exercise Motivation

• Registration Number: NCT06706180
• Lead Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.

Detailed Description

This study is designed to evaluate two interventions for exercise motivation: an exercise-for-mood video and an exercise-for-fitness video. After screening to determine eligibility, participants will complete two virtual study appointments, scheduled 10-20 days apart. In Phase 1, participants will first consent to the study and complete the DASS-21, ASI-3, and EMI-2. Participants will then complete an interview-format 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR) about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then randomized to either the Fitness or Mood video by the researcher and are assigned to watch the video while on the Zoom meeting, approximately 11 minutes long. After the video, participants complete two short questionnaires about the credibility and usefulness of the video they watched. Finally, participants are briefed on safe exercise habits and given a goal of moderate exercise 4 times per week.

In the Phase 2 appointment, participants complete the EMI-2 and the 7-day PAR about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then debriefed on the intent of the study.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-10-15
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-22
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-26
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-26
• Primary Completion: 2025-03-15
• Study Completion: 2025-04-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 82

Inclusion Criteria

• At least 18 years of age
• Current PS101 student at Boston University
• A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
• Able to read English to provide informed consent
• Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device
• Access to Zoom video conferencing software

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Exclusion Criteria

• Under age 18
• Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items)
• Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation
• Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Exercise Motivation	Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.	Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Exercise adherence	Retrospective accounting of the past 7 days, assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.	Adherence to an exercise goal of moderate-intensity exercise 4 times per week. Evaluated using the 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR).
Mood During Exercise	Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart	Mood during most typical, intentional physical activity over the past week, evaluated on the Feeling Scale (FS)
Perceived Exertion during Exercise	Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart	Exertion during most typical, intentional physical activity over the past week, evaluated on the Ratings of Perceived Exertion scale (RPE)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Boston University; 🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States