The Physical Activity Loyalty Card Scheme: A Randomised Controlled Trial to Encourage Physical Activity
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Health Behavior
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
- Enrollment
- 406
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Physical activity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using incentives to encourage adults to be physically active.
Detailed Description
The investigators developed the Physical Activity Loyalty Card (PAL) Scheme which integrates a novel physical activity tracking system with web-based monitoring and nudge initiatives. The tracking system used Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology and a "loyalty card" (PAL Card) which contained a passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. Sensors were placed along footpaths in the outdoor environment, in the gym and exercise studio, and participants scanned their PAL card at the sensor when doing physical activity (e.g. walking). A transaction (card ID, sensor ID, and timestamp) was recorded and sent via SMS to a secure data centre. Participants logged onto a personal account on the study website (www.palcard.co.uk) and received real-time feedback on various aspects of their physical activity including minutes, distance and calories expended.
Investigators
Prof Frank Kee
Professor
Queen's University, Belfast
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •males and females
- •aged 18-65 years old
- •able to complete 15 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity
- •based at least 4 days per week (and 6 hours per day) at worksite
Exclusion Criteria
- •advised by General Practitioner not to participate in exercise
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Physical activity
Time Frame: baseline, week 12 and 6 months
change in moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)measured using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ); MVPA using an objective physical activity measure (physical activity tracking system)
Secondary Outcomes
- SF-8(baseline, week 12 and 6 months)
- Euroqol 5D(baseline, week 12 and 6 months)
- Physical Activity Self-Efficacy Scale(baseline, week 12 and 6 months)
- Work absenteeism(baseline, week 12 and 6 months)
- Exit questionnaire(week 12)