Randomized Trial of Charity-based Incentives to Increase Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Cancer
- Sponsor
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Enrollment
- 51
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Daily steps
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The investigators propose to examine whether linking daily activity with charity-based incentives motivates cancer survivors to initiate and maintain physical activity. Linking daily physical activity goals with a cancer specific charity incentive may provide a uniquely salient motivator that promotes increased physical activity among cancer survivors. The investigators will examine whether using activity monitors in combination with charitable incentives leads to greater increases in physical activity compared to activity monitors alone. Target participants includes cancer survivors who are not already active. Physical activity (e.g., steps per day, time in moderate-intensity activity) will be examined at baseline and following a 12-week intervention period using an activPAL accelerometer. After the baseline assessment, both groups will receive a fitbit monitor and informational material designed to increase physical activity. Participants in the fitbit+charity group will have donations made in their name to a cancer charity if they meet daily step goals. Physical activity levels will be monitored using the fitbit device for 6-weeks following the formal intervention period.
Detailed Description
The study is a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of a 12-week physical activity intervention. Fifty cancer survivors will be recruited and allocated to one of two research arms: Fitbit+Only Group or Fitbit+Charity Incentives Group. Participants in both intervention arms will be asked to track their physical activities using Fitbit One, an activity monitor that monitors steps and physical activity and will receive basic educational materials about increasing physical activity. Those in the Fitbit+charity incentives Group will raise money for cancer charities if they meet weekly step targets. The key outcome variable of the RCT is steps as measured by an activPAL accelerometer. Data will be collected at baseline and 12-weeks. Fitbit data will also be collected for the duration of the 12-week intervention and for 6-weeks following the end of the intervention period to have an initial examination of behavior change maintenance (total 18-weeks).
Investigators
Sarah K Keadle
Assistant Professor
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Adults ≥ 18 years and \<50 y, with diagnosed Adolescent or Young Adult cancer (diagnosed between 15-39y of age);
- •≥ 6 months post-cancer treatment
- •English speaking
- •Participate in \<60 minutes of MVPA/week
- •Own a smartphone
- •Have access to computer
- •Participants must also pass a physical activity readiness questionnaire or receive medical clearance from their primary care physician or oncologist.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Joint, cardiovascular, or respiratory problem(s) precluding physical activity
- •Metastatic disease
- •Planned elective surgery or pregnancy during intervention/follow-up that would interfere with participation (e.g., breast reconstructive surgery).
- •Already using a wearable device \>5 days per week
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Daily steps
Time Frame: 12 weeks - change from baseline to 12 weeks
Daily steps as measured by activPAL
Secondary Outcomes
- Sedentary time(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Fatigue(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Depression(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Exercise Goal Setting(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Participant retention(12 weeks)
- Barriers Self-efficacy Scale(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Attitudes Toward Charitable Giving(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Daily Steps(baseline to 12 weeks)
- Moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) time(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Physical Activity Enjoyment(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Intervention Maintenance(12-18 weeks)
- Duration wore Fitbit(12-18 weeks)
- Exercise outcome expectations(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Stepping time(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Intervention Reach(Baseline)
- Step goal adherence(1-12 weeks)
- Sleep(baseline to 12 weeks)
- Standing time(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Sedentary breaks/patterns(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Physical Function(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Pittsburg Sleep Quality Questionnaire(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Exercise Self-efficacy Scale(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
- Sleep disturbance(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)