Improving physical activity and diet healthfulness among general adult population Other
Conditions
Interventions
All participants will receive access to the HeadUp app and a wearable tracker if they do not already own one. Participants will complete a baseline period during which they will familiarise themselves
Sponsors
The Behavioural Insights Team
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Geographic criteria (resident in Wolverhampton) 2. Age criteria (18 years and over)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The app used for the trial may not be suitable for people who have had eating disorders or who have physical or mental health problems which would affect their ability to change their diet and physical activity behaviours. Prior to providing consent, prospective participants are provided with a link to further information to help support their decision about eligibility, as well as information about steps they can take if their physical or mental health changes while using the app. Prospective users are also advised to check with their health professional before starting the trial if they have any concerns about changing their diet or physical activity, or whether the app is suitable for them. Furthermore, prospective users are advised that they can stop using the app and stop participating in the trial at any point if their health status changes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Activity outcomes: 1. Moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in minutes per day 2. Daily steps Both measured objectively through a wearable device over a week period at baseline and week 21 (and week 19 - 23 to impute any missing data in week 21). Dietary outcomes, daily intake of: 1. Fruit and vegetables (g/day) 2. Fibre (g/day) 3. Saturated fat (% of food energy intake) 4. Free sugars (% of food energy intake) All measured through 24 hour dietary recalls at baseline and week 21-22. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Daily energy expenditure as measured by the wearable during week 21 2. Daily energy intake as measured by 24 hour dietary recalls (Intake24 surveys) 3. A healthy eating score based on consumption of key food groups, macro- and micronutrients 4. Self-reported weight | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactHazel Wright
Outcome results
None listed