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An Interventional Study Using Mobile Health Technology to Promote Physical Activity

M-HEALTH INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100910
Enrollment
220
Registered
2026-01-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: FIT INDIA MOBILE APPLICATION AND PACER MOBILE APPLICATION : Participants in the intervention group will receive a mobile health (mHealth) based intervention using the Fit India mobile a

Sponsors

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES GIMS GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Enrolled in any course at GIMS, Greater Noida. Owns a smartphone (essential for app-based intervention). BMI between 18.5 and 29.9 kg/m (normal to obese range, as per Asia Pacific BMI scale).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women or those planning pregnancy during the study period. Individuals diagnosed with chronic medical conditions affecting physical activity or body weight (e.g., thyroid disorders, eating disorders). Individuals currently participating in any other structured weight management, physical activity, or lifestyle modification program. Individuals unable to comply with study procedures or follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Effectiveness of an m-Health intervention in increasing the level of physical activity among college students.Timepoint: 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The impact of the intervention on students motivation and attitudes toward physical activity.Timepoint: 6 months;Change in BMI and resting heart rate in the study groups.Timepoint: 6 months;The adherence and engagement levels with the m-Health application in the intervention group.Timepoint: 6 months;The feasibility and acceptability of using m-Health tools for physical activity promotion in a college setting.Timepoint: 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDEEPSHIKHA VERMA

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (GIMS), GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

dr.deepshikha.vrma@gmail.com9317125500

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026