Randomized Controlled Trial of a Physical Activity Program for Teenagers
NCT ID: NCT03081013
Last Updated: 2019-09-06
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
311 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2016-12-31
2018-12-31
Brief Summary
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1. To test the effect of providing social comparison information on increasing physical activity among Singaporean adolescents.
2. To test whether providing social comparison information increases physical activity more when it is provided publicly compared to when it is provided anonymously.
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Detailed Description
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In this study, the investigators propose to test the effectiveness of providing social comparison information on increasing physical activity among adolescents. Participating adolescents will be randomized into a group and groups will be randomized into one of two study arms in a 4-month walking program:
Private arm: At the end of each week, participants will be provided with the number of steps logged by the participants in their group. The number of steps will be ranked from highest to the lowest without any identifiable information about the participants.
Public arm: At the end of each week, participants in this arm will be provided with the same information as in the other arm plus the names of the participants corresponding to the number of steps logged.
Social comparison information will be provided to the study participants via SMS. We will conduct a 4-month two-arm RCT to test whether social comparison information increases physical activity more when it is disclosed publicly compared to when it is provided anonymously. The primary outcome is the average number of steps taken per week by participants. Study outcomes relating to physical activity and health-related quality of life for participants will be evaluated at baseline and 4 months. Step activity will be tracked in real time via Fitbit wireless pedometers throughout the study.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
FACTORIAL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Private Arm
At the end of each week, participants will be provided with the number of steps logged by the participants in their group. The number of steps will be ranked from highest to the lowest without any identifiable information about the participants.
Social information
Social comparison information will be provided to the study participants weekly via SMS
Fitbit
Fitbit is a wireless pedometer that tracks steps of participants and will be offered in conjunction with a tailored website with customised information for participants.
Public Arm
At the end of each week, participants will be provided with the number of steps logged by the participants in their group. The number of steps will be ranked from highest to the lowest with the full names of the participants corresponding to the number of steps.
Social information
Social comparison information will be provided to the study participants weekly via SMS
Fitbit
Fitbit is a wireless pedometer that tracks steps of participants and will be offered in conjunction with a tailored website with customised information for participants.
Interventions
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Social information
Social comparison information will be provided to the study participants weekly via SMS
Fitbit
Fitbit is a wireless pedometer that tracks steps of participants and will be offered in conjunction with a tailored website with customised information for participants.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Having any medical condition that may limit their ability to walk as a means of physical activity
* Are unwilling to wear a wireless pedometer for 4 months
Participants will also be screened with a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Those who answer 'YES' to any PAR-Q question will be permitted to enroll only if they provide written approval from a medical doctor.
13 Years
16 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Semra Ozdemir
Assistant Professor
Principal Investigators
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Semra Ozdemir, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Locations
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Duke-NUS Medical School
Singapore, , Singapore
Countries
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References
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Related Links
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S'pore experts on the perils of childhood obesity and how to avert it." AsiaOne, 19 April 2014.
Active for Life - Physical Activity: some is better than none." Health Promotion Board Singapore (HPB).
Other Identifiers
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HSRNIG13nov007
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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