A Mobile Health App to Reduce Sedentary Time in Inactive Employees
NCT ID: NCT03403270
Last Updated: 2018-01-18
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
300 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-01-31
2019-01-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The public release of the ENCOURAGE App will involve two phases:
1. The recruitment of up to 300 individuals through the App. Any user will be able to download the ENCOURAGE App through the iTunes Store or Google Play. Note that when participants download the App, they are not automatically enrolled in the study. Participants will be prompted, after downloading the App, with a brief description of the study, as well as a pre-screening tool that will be used to determine eligibility. Users will be asked via a pop-up to determine if they wish to participate in a research project. Users will be asked to participate in a time series quasi-experimental study to determine if the ENCOURAGE App can support participants to increase the number of breaks in sedentary time taken throughout the day, over a 6-month time period. The App can be customized by the users to set prompts at intervals that fit into their schedule. For example, these activities can range from a stretching activity (e.g., a neck stretch), a standing activity (e.g., stand and read), or a physical activity (e.g., fill up the printer with paper, do a squat). Additionally, the App will use Behaviour Change Techniques as a strategy to support participants as they reduce their sedentary behaviour and increase their physical activity levels.
2. The recruitment of a sub-sample of 60 participants who live in Winnipeg, MB which will be drawn from the larger sample. In addition to completing all the components of the larger research study, the sub-sample will be also asked to wear a physical activity monitor, called an accelerometer.
The objectives of this study are to determine if the final product ENCOURAGE App:
1. Reduces the number of breaks from sitting;
2. Reduces total sedentary time;
3. Increases physical activity levels; and,
4. Improves self-efficacy for reducing sedentary behaviour.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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ENCOURAGE App Intervention
Users will download the ENCOURAGE mobile app. The App uses a time management technique (i.e. Pomodoro technique) as a strategy to provide prompts for users to engage in an activity. The App can be customized by the users to set prompts at intervals that fit into their schedule. For example, these activities can range from a stretching activity (e.g., a neck stretch), a standing activity (e.g., stand and read), or a physical activity (e.g., fill up the printer with paper, do a squat). Additionally, the App will use Behaviour Change Techniques as a strategy to support participants as they reduce their sedentary behaviour and improve their physical activity levels. The App uses a series of Behavior Change Techniques shown to be effective in promoting a more active lifestyle.
ENCOURAGE App
Users will have an opportunity to engage with the app as described for the duration of the study period.
Interventions
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ENCOURAGE App
Users will have an opportunity to engage with the app as described for the duration of the study period.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Any physical limitations that would not allow individual to engage in physical activity
* Any cognitive limitations that would not allow individual to consent for study
* Specific to sub-sample of 60 participants; live outside Winnipeg, MB
18 Years
70 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Heart and Stroke Foundation Manitoba
UNKNOWN
Tactica Interactive Winnipeg
UNKNOWN
St. Boniface Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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St-Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Center
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Countries
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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan
Document Type: Study Protocol
Other Identifiers
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H2016:228
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Identifier Source: org_study_id
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