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A Culturally Adapted, Social Support-Based, Physical Activity Interventions for South Asian Indian Women in the United States

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Sedentary Behavior
Interventions
Behavioral: Dyad-based Zoom health coaching
Behavioral: Fitbit activity monitor
Other: Electronic newsletters
Registration Number
NCT05966506
Lead Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a peer-based dyadic social support health coaching physical activity (PA) intervention in inactive South Asian Indian (SAI) and to explore preliminary effects of the intervention on intermediate outcomes: self-reported and objective moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), social support, and self-efficacy .

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • inactive SAI (Physical activity (PA) <150 minutes/week)
  • physically able to engage in moderate PA
  • speak and read English; able to enroll with an eligible adult female partner who does not live in the same household
  • willing to use the Fitbit app/device
  • own a smartphone that is compatible with Fitbit software (up to 223.3 MB on iPhone or 165 MB on Android) 9)
  • able and willing to send and receive text messages
  • Blood pressure reading <160/100 mm Hg, or with medical clearance.
Exclusion Criteria
  • SAI women with a current/planned pregnancy
  • cannot speak and read English
  • those participating in a PA or weight loss program
  • those diagnosed with a physical disability that interferes with their ability to be physically active.
  • not living in Houston, Texas

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Health coachingDyad-based Zoom health coaching-
Health coachingFitbit activity monitor-
Health coachingElectronic newsletters-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility as assessed by the percentage of participants enrolled in the study12 weeks
Feasibility as assessed by the percentage of participants who complete the study12 weeks
Feasibility as assessed by the number of participants who adhere to treatment12 weeks

Treatment adherence will be calculated as the proportion of intervention sessions attended.

Feasibility as assessed by the number of participants who complete all the assessments12 weeks

Assessments include counseling calls ,use of Fitbit, receipt and review of newsletters

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in physical activity as assessed by the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise QuestionnaireBaseline, 12 weeks

This is a self reported questionnaire with 3 questions. A score of 24 units or more indicates participant is active and score of less than 14 units show participant is insufficiently active or sedentary.

Change in physical activity as assessed by the values on a fitbitBaseline, 12 weeks
Change in self-efficacy for PA as assessed by the Self-efficacy for physical activity (SEPA) scaleBaseline, 12 weeks

This is a five item questionnaire and is scored on a five point Likert-scale, ranging from not confident to extremely confident.

Cognitive impairment as measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)12 weeks

Total score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) range from 0 to 30, with a higher score indicating a better outcome.

Change in PA-related social support as assessed by the Social Support for Physical Activity SurveyBaseline, 12 weeks

This is a 26 item questionnaire and each is scored from 1(one) to 6(very often) a higher number indicating more social support

Change in PA-related autonomy support as assessed by the Climate Questionnaire (autonomy support)Baseline, 12 weeks

This is a 12 item questionnaire (first 6 about partner and the next 6 about participant ) Response options are on a 7-point scale (1=not at all true, 4=somewhat true, 7=very true)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Houston, Texas, United States

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