Physical Activity
Conditions
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).
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTECH (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. Device: Fitbit Alta HR
BEHAVIORALTECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)
Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH group, as well as a team competition. The competition will be based on the following two aspects: total daily steps accumulated relative to group size and total number of points retained for achieving weekly physical activity challenges. Device: Fitbit Alta HR
Sponsors
University of South Carolina
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Daily Steps at 3 months and 12 months | 0, 3, and 12 months | Change in daily steps |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at 3 months and 12 months | 0, 3, and 12 months | Change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity |
| 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 | Change in perceived social support for exercise (scale total score range: 1 to 5, with 1 representing low perceived social support for exercise and 5 representing high perceived social support for exercise; responses to all items are averaged to yield a total final score) |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Satisfaction (Satisfaction Questionnaire) | 4 months | Participant satisfaction with treatment |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed