A SMARTphone-based study to proMOte physical actiVity in primary carE

A randomised controlled trial of a smartphone-based intervention to promote physical activity in primary care

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN99944116

Enrollment

Registered

2012-08-01

Start date

2012-08-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Smartphone for positive behavioural change/promotion of physical activity Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

Screening/Baseline visit and run in period All potential participants will be screened by a GP. The clinician will deem that a participant is in suitable physical health to undertake moderate physic

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults over the age of 16 with sedentary lifestyle 2. Are active Android smartphone users

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. People with learning disabilities 2. Acute psychiatric illness 3. Pregnant women 4. People with mobility issues

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mean daily step count compared to baseline	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Physiological and mental health scores, i.e. weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, resting heart rate, and mental health results using HADS and EQOL questionnaire.	—

Countries

Ireland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 6, 2026