Everyday Activity Supports You (EASY) Pilot Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 25
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Feasibility of Study Recruitment and Retention
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The investigators propose a 6-month, parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) feasibility study of a self-management program to reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity (Sit Less to Move More) in women aged 55-70 years. The primary aim is to determine feasibility and acceptability of the intervention; and the secondary aim is to test the effect of the intervention on the primary health outcome, physical activity (mean daily step count by accelerometry) at 6 months. The investigators will also conduct an economic evaluation and a process evaluation to guide a future larger study and to inform a scaled-up implementation plan.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 55 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- Female
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy community-dwelling women aged 55-70 years who (via self-report) are not currently engaging (or in the previous 3 months) in any strength training, or <30 minutes brisk walking or moderate exercise/week
- •are able to climb stairs and walk 400 meters (e.g., do not have a mobility disability).
Exclusion Criteria
- •Participants who receive treatment for medical conditions that preclude participation in a walking program
Arms & Interventions
Active Living Program
Participants in the intervention group will receive a self-management program designed to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity. Specifically, they will be given an EASY Program Manual with strategies to break up sitting time during the day and increase utilitarian activity; this will include a section on how to set, monitor and maintain achievable goals. They will also be offered a pedometer program, group education sessions and encouraged to use public transport by providing free bus tickets.
Intervention: Active Living Program (Behavioral)
Education
Control group participants will be offered monthly drop-in sessions that target information on general health and well-being unrelated to physical activity.
Intervention: Education (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Feasibility of Study Recruitment and Retention
Time Frame: 6 months
The number of study participants recruited and finish the 6 month study (and final assessment).
Secondary Outcomes
- Active Transportation(6 months)
- Body Composition(6 months)
- Sedentary Time (Measured by Average Daily Percent)(6 months)
- Physical Activity(6 months)
Investigators
Maureen C. Ashe
Principal Investigator
University of British Columbia