Using SMS and the Internet to promote physical activity among adults

A comparison of an eHealth versus a mHealth promotion programme to increase physical activity in healthy adults: randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON23635

Enrollment

423

Registered

2014-04-09

Start date

2014-04-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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Conditions

Physical activity

Interventions

The intervention programme is called "SmartMobiel". SmartMobiel is a web-based computer-tailored programme that addresses specifically physical activity as healthy lifestyle behaviour. It is based on

experimental group 1 will, in addition, receive tailored advice delivered via SMS, and experimental group 2 will receive tailored advice

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Active smartphone users 2. Internet access 3. Over the age of 18 4. Would like to engage more in physical activity 5. Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Injuries (leading them to not be able/allowed to engage in moderate physical activity) 2. Being pregnant at the time of recruitment 3. Having a holiday scheduled for more than five working days during the intervention period 4. Participation in another intervention during the intervention period as well

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Physical activity, intention, planning, goal enactment and self-efficacy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Level of appreciation and completion rates	—

Contacts

Public ContactDaniela Schulz

P. Debyeplein 1

dn.schulz@gvo.unimaas.nl+31 (0)43 3882832

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)