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An mHealth Exercise Intervention for Sedentary Adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Exercise Behavior
Interventions
Behavioral: Wellness Education
Behavioral: Livestream Classes
Behavioral: Exercise Videos
Registration Number
NCT05192421
Lead Sponsor
California State University, Long Beach
Brief Summary

This pilot trial examines the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based, social networking exercise intervention in improving physical activity behavior in adults who do not perform regular exercise.

Detailed Description

Primary Objective To determine the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week remotely-delivered exercise intervention by conducting a randomized controlled study comparing 3 levels of behavioral engagement.

Secondary Objectives

To compare the effectiveness of 3 levels of web-based interaction on physical activity behavior, physiological training dose, motivation and quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups:

Level 1 (attention control): Participants receive health educational materials through email and the web portal.

Level 2 (videos): Participants receive health education materials + access to 24 pre-recorded exercise videos.

Level 3 (livestream classes): Participant receive health education materials + livestream exercise classes 3 days/week for 8 weeks.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
84
Inclusion Criteria
  • Not exceeding 60 total minutes of physical activity per week
  • Access to computer or mobile device with high speed internet connection
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of myocardial infarction, angioplasty, coronary artery bypass, cerebrovascular ischemia/stroke, symptomatic congestive heart failure, atrial flutter, unstable angina, or unstable pulmonary disease; pacemaker; history of alcoholism, drug abuse or other psychiatric problems; current use of tricyclic antidepressant or clozapine medications; type 1 diabetes; orthopedic or rheumatologic problems that could impair the ability to walk.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Level 2Wellness EducationWellness Education + Pre-recorded Exercise Videos
Level 3Wellness EducationWellness Education + Livestream Exercise Classes
Level 3Livestream ClassesWellness Education + Livestream Exercise Classes
Level 1Wellness EducationWellness Education
Level 2Exercise VideosWellness Education + Pre-recorded Exercise Videos
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
RetentionUp to 1 month

Measured as the percentage of participants completing post-intervention assessments

AccrualUp to 1 year

Measured as the percentage of the eligible target sample enrolled within a 1-year recruitment period.

AdherenceUp to 2 months

Measured as the number sessions completed using activity tracker

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Profile of Mood States (POMS)Baseline, 2 months

A 65-item survey that assesses the participant's mood

Resting Heart RateBaseline, 2 months

Average heart rate over a 10 minute period taken while sitting at rest

International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)Baseline, 2 months

IPAQ estimates weekly moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity

Moderate to Vigorous Physical ActivityUp to 2 months

Amount of time per week spent performing activity \>63% maximum heart rate

Physical Activity Group QuestionnaireBaseline, 2 months

A 21-item survey that assesses individual and group perceptions of task and social cohesion

Short Form-36 (SF-36)Baseline, 2 months

A 36-item survey that assesses general quality of life status

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

California State University, Long Beach

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Long Beach, California, United States

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