Exercise Behavior
Conditions
Brief summary
This pilot trial examines the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based, social networking exercise intervention in improving physical activity behavior in adults who do not perform regular exercise.
Detailed description
Primary Objective To determine the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week remotely-delivered exercise intervention by conducting a randomized controlled study comparing 3 levels of behavioral engagement. Secondary Objectives To compare the effectiveness of 3 levels of web-based interaction on physical activity behavior, physiological training dose, motivation and quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: Level 1 (attention control): Participants receive health educational materials through email and the web portal. Level 2 (videos): Participants receive health education materials + access to 24 pre-recorded exercise videos. Level 3 (livestream classes): Participant receive health education materials + livestream exercise classes 3 days/week for 8 weeks.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALWellness Education
Receive wellness education through a weekly email and web portal content.
BEHAVIORALExercise Videos
Receive pre-recorded exercise videos through a weekly email and web portal content.
BEHAVIORALLivestream Classes
Receive 3 videoconference group exercise classes per week for 8 weeks.
Sponsors
California State University, Long Beach
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Not exceeding 60 total minutes of physical activity per week * Access to computer or mobile device with high speed internet connection
Exclusion criteria
* History of myocardial infarction, angioplasty, coronary artery bypass, cerebrovascular ischemia/stroke, symptomatic congestive heart failure, atrial flutter, unstable angina, or unstable pulmonary disease; pacemaker; history of alcoholism, drug abuse or other psychiatric problems; current use of tricyclic antidepressant or clozapine medications; type 1 diabetes; orthopedic or rheumatologic problems that could impair the ability to walk.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence | Up to 2 months | Measured as the number sessions completed using activity tracker |
| Accrual | Up to 1 year | Measured as the percentage of the eligible target sample enrolled within a 1-year recruitment period. |
| Retention | Up to 1 month | Measured as the percentage of participants completing post-intervention assessments |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Short Form-36 (SF-36) | Baseline, 2 months | A 36-item survey that assesses general quality of life status |
| Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity | Up to 2 months | Amount of time per week spent performing activity \>63% maximum heart rate |
| Physical Activity Group Questionnaire | Baseline, 2 months | A 21-item survey that assesses individual and group perceptions of task and social cohesion |
| Profile of Mood States (POMS) | Baseline, 2 months | A 65-item survey that assesses the participant's mood |
| Resting Heart Rate | Baseline, 2 months | Average heart rate over a 10 minute period taken while sitting at rest |
| International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) | Baseline, 2 months | IPAQ estimates weekly moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed