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Activity Level Monitoring Study

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Morbid Obesity
Obesity
Interventions
Behavioral: Phone/zoom calls
Registration Number
NCT05379088
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to 1) evaluate the relationship of physical activity to quality of life and psychological functioning among adults with severe obesity (BMI\>40) and 2) evaluate the effects of activity monitoring on changes in physical activity during a 6-week intervention interval.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years of age or older
  • BMI greater than or equal to 40
  • Sit or lie down greater than or equal to 9 hours per day
Exclusion Criteria
  • Participating in regular exercise (any planned exercise)
  • Participating in a formal weight loss or exercise program
  • Planning to join a formal weight loss or exercise program in the next 2 months
  • Cannot stand up without assistance
  • Currently pregnant
  • Planning to get pregnant in the next 2 months
  • Given birth in past 9 months
  • Currently breast feeding
  • Weigh over 400 lbs
  • Highest level of education is below 8th grade
  • PHQ-9 score less than 15
  • Visual impairment that impairs ability to read
  • Any condition(s) that would make it challenging to follow instructions/directions
  • Cognitive disorder (e.g., dementia)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Additional Follow-upPhone/zoom callsIn addition to receiving an ActiGraph activity monitor, participants will complete weekly phone/zoom calls with research staff for a more in-depth monitoring of their activity level.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical functionChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete a 60-foot walk test and 30-second chair stand test.

Sit to stand transitionsChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will wear activity monitors for the duration of the study. The monitors will keep track of every time a participant goes from sitting to standing and vice versa.

Health Related Quality of lifeChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Medical Outcomes Survey, Short Form-36

Sedentary timeChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will wear activity monitors for the duration of the study. Sedentary time is operationalized as any recorded waking time spent sitting or lying down.

Self-report physical activityChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Modified International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychological distressChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Hospital and Anxiety Scale

Weight Stigma measure 3Change from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Body Appreciation Scale

Pain perception measure 1Change from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the McGill Pain Questionnaire

Weight Stigma measure 2Change from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Weight Bias Internalization Scale

Perceived stressChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Perceived Stress Scale

Pain perception measure 2Change from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Visual Analog Scale for Pain

Weight Stigma measure 1Change from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Stigma Situations Inventory

InsomniaChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Insomnia Severity Index

Sleep qualityChange from baseline to 6 weeks

Participants will complete the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Ohio State University

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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