Evaluating Columbia Moves: A Social Network Approach Using a Team Competition and Technology to Increase Physical Activity
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 116
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Daily Steps at 3 months and 12 months
Study Overview
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).
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •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
Exclusion Criteria
- •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
Arms & Interventions
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.
Intervention: TECH (Technology) (Behavioral)
TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)
Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH goup, as well as a study designed team competition.
Intervention: TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition) (Behavioral)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Daily Steps at 3 months and 12 months
Time Frame: 0, 3, and 12 months
Change in daily steps
Secondary Outcomes
- Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at 3 months and 12 months(0, 3, and 12 months)
- 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)