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An mHealth Exercise Intervention for Sedentary Adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Exercise Behavior
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
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

California State University, Long Beach
🇺🇸Long Beach, California, United States
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