Resistance Exercise and Peer Support with Bands/balls and Digital Support Among Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Interventions
- Behavioral: REPS w/BANDS
- Registration Number
- NCT06629883
- Lead Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this one arm pilot was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of REPS w/BANDS and evaluate for signals of improvement for depressive symptoms, anthropometrics, and muscular endurance. Participants completed a 12-week personalized in-home resistance exercise program that was delivered in real-time via a smart home video device along with a buddy system for peer support.
- Detailed Description
Research findings reveal that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) report low exercise motivation due to PCOS stigma-related stress and lack of social connection, thus inhibiting exercise in public and group settings. The purpose of this study was to implement and assess the feasibility and acceptability of an in-home personalized resistance exercise (RE) program delivered in real time by a smart home video device (SHVD) with peer support provided by a buddy system. This theory-informed, one-arm proof-of-concept study provided participants (n=10) with an SHVD, exercise equipment (exercise bands, stability ball), and 2 supervised RE sessions per week for 12 weeks via the SHVD's video feature and incorporated strategies from self-determination theory to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Participants were randomly paired with a buddy. Feasibility, acceptability, depressive symptoms, anthropometrics, and muscular endurance were measured using surveys, fitness testing, and interviews. Quantitative data were calculated using t-tests. Qualitative data were analyzed via thematic analysis.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 10
- an age of 18 or older
- a confirmed PCOS diagnosis by a healthcare provider
- physical activity readiness as determined by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
- residence within driving distance of the main university campus.
- cardiorespiratory disease (e.g., congestive heart failure)
- hypertension
- orthopedic injury (e.g., herniated disc)
- pregnancy.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description REPS w/BANDS REPS w/BANDS The intervention was delivered by certified personal trainers who connected with participants in their homes using SHVDs. Supervised training was individually delivered to participants in real time and incorporated low-cost, portable resistance equipment (i.e., resistance bands, stability ball). SDT-guided strategies (e.g., peer support, practice, encouragement, affirmations) were incorporated to help increase exercise motivation. Peer support was addressed by randomly assigning participants with a buddy. Personal trainers demonstrated proper exercise form and had participants practice each exercise. Participants were instructed on how to use an affirmation app on the SHVD and encouraged to use it at least weekly.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Recruitment At the end of 12 weeks Screened participants # / Enrolled participants #
Retention At the end of 12 weeks Participant # completing 2nd assessment / Participant # completing baseline assessment
Acceptability Interviews At the end of 12 weeks Acceptability was measured via content analysis of participant interviews
Acceptability Likert Scales At the end of 12 weeks Questions of about satisfaction with REPS w/BANDS were scored on a scale of 0-4, with O indicating poor and 4 indicating excellent.
Attendance At the end of 12 weeks Session # attended / Session # prescribed
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Depressive Symptoms From baseline and at the end of 12 weeks he Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) was used to assess prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms occurring within the past two weeks. The score is the sum of the 8 items. 0-4 = minimal or no depression, 5-9 = mild depression, 10-14 = moderate depression, 15-19 = moderately severe depression, 20-24 = severe depression
Bodyweight At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks Participants self-reported body weight in pounds during the fitness assessments.
Height At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks Participants self-reported height in feet and inches during the fitness assessments.
Waist Circumference At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks Participants were guided to measure waist circumference in inches during the fitness assessments.
Squat Test At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks Lower body muscular endurance was measured using the squat test. The score was the number of squats performed with proper form.
Modified Push Up Test At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks Upper body muscular endurance was measured with this test. The score was the number of correctly performed push-up in one minute.
Curl Up Test At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks This test was used to measure muscular endurance of the core. The score was the number of curl up properly performed to a cadence of 40bpm.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Clinical Exercise Research Center
🇺🇸Columbia, South Carolina, United States