Randomised Activity Pedometer Trial (RAPT)

Randomised Activity Pedometer Trial (RAPT): randomised controlled trial of pedometers and text messaging in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes to increase physical activity over 12 weeks

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12605000339651

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-09

Start date

2005-09-19

Completion date

2007-03-01

Last updated

2021-12-06

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study aimed to assess whether pedometers and text messaging increase physical activity in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. A 12-week randomized controlled trial was conducted. A total of 78 subjects participated in the trial (mean _x0001_ SD age 14.4 _x0001_ 2.37 years, 36 [47%] male). Intervention participants wore an open pedometer and received regular motivational text messages. Control participants received usual care. Primary outcomes were daily step count (4-day closed pedometer) and physical activity questionnaire.

Interventions

Pedometers and text messaging.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Educational / counselling / training

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

11 Years to 18 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Type 1 diabetes.

Exclusion criteria

Unable to walk or unable to comprehend study instructions.

Outcome results