Columbia Moves Physical Activity
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Interventions
- Behavioral: TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)Behavioral: TECH (Technology)
- Registration Number
- NCT03509129
- Lead Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding a team competition comprised of members of existing social networks to a technology-delivered program for enhancing physical activity among insufficiently active adults.
- Detailed Description
This 3-month randomized controlled trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of a novel, technology-oriented physical activity intervention characterized by existing social networks and a team competition. Participants will be recruited via emails, fliers, and word of mouth. They will be randomized to a technology-mediated physical activity treatment (TECH) or a treatment which receives an identical intervention as TECH plus a study designed team competition for physical activity promotion (TECH+COMP).
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 116
- Insufficiently active as determined by a one-week, accelerometer-based physical activity measurement
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 55 kg/m2
- Between ages 18 and 65 years
- Access to computer with Internet connection
- Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)
- Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups
- Part of a self-selected team of 3-8 eligible individuals
- Members of the same household cannot be part of separate groups
- Able to walk at least 1/4 mile without stopping
- Currently lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the length of the study
- Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity
- History of major medical or psychiatric conditions
- Currently participating in a physical activity program
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition) TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition) Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH goup, as well as a study designed team competition. TECH (Technology) TECH (Technology) Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Daily Steps at 3 months and 12 months 0, 3, and 12 months Change in daily steps
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at 3 months and 12 months 0, 3, and 12 months Change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
Change from Baseline in Perceived Social Support for Exercise (Sallis Social Support and Exercise Survey) at 3 and 12 months 0, 3, and 12 months Change in perceived social support for exercise (scale total score range: 1 to 5, with 1 representing low perceived social support for exercise and 5 representing high perceived social support for exercise; responses to all items are averaged to yield a total final score)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of South Carolina
🇺🇸Columbia, South Carolina, United States