Patient Engagement, Physical Activity
Conditions
Keywords
text message, technology, Garmin, physical activity
Brief summary
Active KC will involve delivering PA support tools to individuals interested in increasing their physical activity. The tools involve provision of a Garmin wearable activity monitor and participant-tailored behavior change supports (e.g., goal setting and monitoring) delivered through text messaging and a corresponding study website.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALText Based Behavioral Intervention for Physical Activity
Text intervention messaging will be sent through an automated text messaging service programmed by the CM Informatics team, which has been approved by the institution. Participants will be asked to wear Garmin physical activity monitor to provide physical activity information throughout the intervention. The Garmin is worn like a wristwatch. The device is small and non-intrusive. The Garmin device is a consumer wearable that will automatically detect and track activity such as walking, running, and cycling. The text messages incorporate information from the Garmin monitor to support physical activity.
Sponsors
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Individual has a smart device with internet or data and app downloading and texting capability * Can read or write in English * At least 8 years old (there is no upper age limit) * Willing to complete study measures, participate in intervention, and share data collected in Active KC with the main study
Exclusion criteria
* Does not meet the above inclusion criteria * Non-adherent to study measurement (wearing the Garmin less than 4 days) during baseline period * Averaging over 60 minutes per day of physical activity (children) or 30 minutes of physical activity per day (adults) during the baseline period as measured by the Garmin * Participant has a disability that interferes with their ability to carry out daily activities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Physical Activity Minutes Over Time | 8 weeks | Participant physical activity will be measured by daily minutes of physical activity as collected by the Garmin monitor. |
| Changes in Physical Activity Steps Over Time | 8 weeks | Participant physical activity will be measured by a daily step count as collected by the Garmin monitor. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Participant Engagement of Text Messages | 8 weeks | Text message engagement as measured by number of texts responded to. |
| Views of Participants on Intervention Preferences via Participant Survey | Baseline, End of Study (8 weeks) | Adults will complete a baseline and follow up adult survey and children will complete a baseline and follow up child survey with help from their caregiver when appropriate. Participant surveys may be distributed via hardcopy, email, or text message. |
| Participant Engagement of the Garmin Monitor | 8 weeks | Garmin activity monitor engagement as measured by number of wear days. |
| Views of Participants on intervention via Focus Groups | Week 4, Week 8 | Up to 15 focus groups will be hosted throughout and after the intervention period. A subsample of participants will be selected to take part in focus groups conducted after week 4 and week 8. These focus groups will ask about participant experiences with the Garmin monitors and text messaging along with general perceptions of the intervention. Focus groups will be hosted virtually using Teams or in person and will be recorded. All participants will have the option to keep their cameras off during virtual focus groups. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed