Mindfulness for Physical Activity Research Project

NCT ID: NCT03677687

Last Updated: 2019-02-27

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 18 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2018-09-17
• Study Completion Date: 2018-12-17

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a Mindfulness for Physical Activity programme on physical activity outcomes in underactive participants.

Detailed Description

In recent years, mindfulness-based approaches have increasingly been used in mental and physical health interventions. There appears to be some consensus about the benefits of standard mindfulness courses, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on stress, anxiety and depression, and other health conditions. In terms of physical activity, however, evidence for the use of mindfulness training to promote and improve physical activity is scarce and shows conflicting results. Evidence suggests that mindfulness training may enhance psychological factors related to exercise, such as intrinsic motivation to engage in physical activity, tolerance of physical activity-related discomfort, and physical activity self-regulation, which could potentially enhance physical activity maintenance in the long run.

Conditions

Physical Activity

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NA
• Intervention Model: SINGLE_GROUP
• Primary Study Purpose: OTHER
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Mindfulness for Physical Activity

A 6-week mindfulness programme (2 hours per week) aimed at increasing physical activity in underactive participants.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness for Physical Activity

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

The Mindfulness for Physical Activity (MfPA) programme aims to change participants' relationship with physical activity by targeting psychological factors related to physical activity uptake and maintenance.

Interventions

Mindfulness for Physical Activity

The Mindfulness for Physical Activity (MfPA) programme aims to change participants' relationship with physical activity by targeting psychological factors related to physical activity uptake and maintenance.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Male or female
• 19-64 years old
• Would like to do more physical activity, but find it boring, uncomfortable, or not enjoyable
• Available and willing to attend all sessions and complete all research measures

Exclusion Criteria

• Physical disability, cardiovascular condition, or any other illnesses or injuries that would prevent from doing physical activity
• Currently engaging in regular physical activity
• Currently taking medication and/or undergoing therapy for a mental health condition
• Have previously completed a mindfulness course
• Currently engaged in a regular meditation practice
• Away or unavailable on Mondays between 17:30 to 19:30pm for 6 weeks starting 1st October and for other assessment dates up to 17th December 2018

• Minimum Eligible Age: 19 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 64 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Liverpool John Moores University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Kat Schneider

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Liverpool John Moores University Redmonds Building

Liverpool, , United Kingdom

Countries

United Kingdom

Other Identifiers

MfPA

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id