algemeen gezondheid en gedrag health and behaviour (change)
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention in this study will consist of the use of do-it-yourself
devices for self-monitoring health parameters in an at-home setting. The
included devices are an activity tracker (Medisana V
Sponsors
TNO
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age ranging from 18 - 67 years 2. Desk-job and be less active than according to the Dutch activity guideline 3. Healthy as assessed by the: Health and lifestyle questionnaire (P9608 F02) 4. Body mass index : 20 - 30 kg/m2 5. Able to use self-monitoring devices 6. Voluntary participation 7. Having given written informed consent 8. Willing to comply with study procedures 9. Willingness to share anonymous data on bodyweight with Fatsecret (food intake app provider) 10. Willingness to share anonymous data on blood glucose, blood pressure, physical activity and bodyweight with Medisana (provider of measurement Toolkit) 11. Willing to accept use of all nameless data, including publication, and the confidential use and storage of all data by TNO 12. Have a desktop or laptop with internet access at home 13. Own a Smartphone with iOS or Android.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Use of concomitant medication including medication known for its effects on blood glucose, cholesterol or insulin 2. Having a history of medical or surgical events that may significantly affect the study outcome, including physical limitations or cardio-vascular events 3. Having a pacemaker 4. Currently suffering from diabetes type I or type II as determined by the general practitioner 5. Reported slimming or medically prescribed diet 6. Physical, mental or practical limitations in using computerized systems 7. Exercise regularly and exceed the Dutch Standard of Healthy Physical Activity of 2.5 hours/week 8. Alcohol consumption > 28 units/week for males and > 21 units (drinks)/week for females 9. Reported unexplained weight loss or gain of > 2 kg in the three months prior to the pre-study screening 10. Not having one of the TNO locations in Delft, Den Haag or Rijswijk as posting 11. Partner or first or second degree relative from TNO personnel stationed at a TNO location in Zeist, Leiden, Hoofddorp or Soesterberg
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Potential of do-it-yourself devices for self-measuring health parameters by subjects will be assessed by the percentage of useful datasets. This should be at least 80%. Besides, the percentage of useful datasets for each individual device should be at least 80% to be considered eligible for do-it-yourself studies. Effects of self-monitoring on actual behaviour change will be established by comparing baseline values for food intake and physical activity as measured by the Lifestyle-questionnaire with the values at the end of the study. The hypothesis that awareness in own health status functions as motivational instrument for changing health behaviour will be tested with a questionnaire on attitude towards health behaviour. This questionnaire will be administered at baseline and at the end of the study. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All data collected with the devices for self-measured weight, physical activity, food intake, blood glucose, blood pressure and blood cholesterol will be analysed, to identify changes in these health parameters over time. Usability of the devices will be assessed with a questionnaire and focus groups on user-experience with do-it-yourself devices in an at-home setting at the end of the study . This questionnaire and focus group will encompass questions on how often the devices are used, the context in which the device is used and, the satisfaction of the user with the device and the effects of the device on user behaviour. The subjects will also fill out online-questionnaires on stress (DASS-21), vitality (Vita-16) and quality of life (RAND-36) at baseline and at the end of the study. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed