Columbia Moves Physical Activity

NCT ID: NCT03509129

Last Updated: 2018-11-28

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

116 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-04-30

Study Completion Date

2019-05-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding a team competition comprised of members of existing social networks to a technology-delivered program for enhancing physical activity among insufficiently active adults.

Detailed Description

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This 3-month randomized controlled trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of a novel, technology-oriented physical activity intervention characterized by existing social networks and a team competition. Participants will be recruited via emails, fliers, and word of mouth. They will be randomized to a technology-mediated physical activity treatment (TECH) or a treatment which receives an identical intervention as TECH plus a study designed team competition for physical activity promotion (TECH+COMP).

Conditions

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Physical Activity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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TECH (Technology)

Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

TECH (Technology)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance.

Device: Fitbit Alta HR

TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)

Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH goup, as well as a study designed team competition.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH group, as well as a team competition. The competition will be based on the following two aspects: total daily steps accumulated relative to group size and total number of points retained for achieving weekly physical activity challenges.

Device: Fitbit Alta HR

Interventions

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TECH (Technology)

Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance.

Device: Fitbit Alta HR

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)

Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH group, as well as a team competition. The competition will be based on the following two aspects: total daily steps accumulated relative to group size and total number of points retained for achieving weekly physical activity challenges.

Device: Fitbit Alta HR

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Insufficiently active as determined by a one-week, accelerometer-based physical activity measurement
* Body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 55 kg/m2
* Between ages 18 and 65 years
* Access to computer with Internet connection
* Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)
* Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups
* Part of a self-selected team of 3-8 eligible individuals
* Members of the same household cannot be part of separate groups
* Able to walk at least 1/4 mile without stopping

Exclusion Criteria

* Currently lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the length of the study
* Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
* Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity
* History of major medical or psychiatric conditions
* Currently participating in a physical activity program
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of South Carolina

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Courtney Monroe, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of South Carolina

Locations

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University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Monroe CM, Cai B, Edney S, Jake-Schoffman DE, Brazendale K, Bucko A, Armstrong B, Yang CH, Turner-McGrievy G. Harnessing technology and gamification to increase adult physical activity: a cluster randomized controlled trial of the Columbia Moves pilot. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2023 Nov 3;20(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s12966-023-01530-1.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37924083 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2018

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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