StandUPTV: Reducing Sedentary Screen Time in Adults

NCT ID: NCT04464993

Last Updated: 2025-04-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

110 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-06-21

Study Completion Date

2023-09-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this study is to develop an optimized intervention for reducing leisure sedentary screen time (SST) in middle-aged adults with overweight or obesity. Investigators will use the multiphase optimization (MOST) framework to conduct a highly efficient full-factorial experimental study to simultaneously test the main effects for each of three intervention components (LOCKOUT, TEXT, EARN) and their interactions (e.g., TEXT+EARN; LOCKOUT+EARN+TEXT) over 16 weeks.

Detailed Description

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Primary Aim: To identify which component(s) from three components under consideration for inclusion in StandUPTV reduce SST by \>60 min per day per day at 16 weeks. The three components tested will be: (a) LOCKOUT (no vs. yes); (b) TEXT (no vs. yes); and (c) EARN (no vs. yes). The investigators will use a highly efficient experimental strategy to detect effects of individual components as well as all two- and three-way interactions.

The secondary aim of this study is to examine how reductions in SST displace time into other active behaviors, i.e., light-intensity physical activity (LPA), moderate-to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and activity type (e.g., housework, walking, exercise behaviors). The investigators will use both device-based (activPAL3c) and self-report (ACT24) measures to understand whether SST displacement can increase active behaviors, particularly MVPA.

Conditions

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Sedentary Behavior Screen Time Physical Activity Sleep

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

FACTORIAL

Investigators will use the multiphase optimization (MOST) framework to conduct a highly efficient full-factorial experimental study to simultaneously test the main effects for each of three intervention components (LOCKOUT, TEXT, EARN) and their interactions (e.g., TEXT+EARN; LOCKOUT+EARN+TEXT) over 16 weeks.
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
Outcomes assessor will not have access to study arm assignment and participants will be encouraged not to divulge their study arm assignment during assessments.

Study Groups

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CORE

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app and a Fitbit watch to use throughout the 16-week intervention.The Fitbit will provide device-based behavioral feedback through the StandUPTV self-monitoring component. SST feedback will be Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors and MVPA drawn from Fitbit and SCREENTIME sources. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

CORE + text

CORE components + The TEXT component uses app-based prompts (i.e., prompts generated through StandUPTV app) that will provide simple adaptive content based upon length of most recent SST bout and time of day. These prompts will specifically target outcome expectations around SST and MVPA.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Context-based prompts: TEXT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The TEXT component uses app-based prompts (i.e., prompts generated through StandUPTV, not text message based) that will provide simple adaptive content. Content of the prompts will be educational (i.e., based on risks of sedentary screen time) and motivational (i.e., advice to reduce sedentary screen time).

CORE + Lockout

CORE components + Lockout component will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits from the StandUPTV app to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be provided with a planning tool for planning SST on a daily basis in order to reach their over 50% reduction goal.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT The investigators will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits feature to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be prompted to plan for their screen time and provided modest allowances for exceeding their screen time in a given week.

CORE + Earn

CORE components + the investigators will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits from the StandUPTV app to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be provided a planning tool for planning SST on a daily basis in order to reach their over 50% reduction goal.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN Participants assigned to the EARN component will earn SST by engaging in a \>5 min continuous bout of exercise (as defined by Fitbit minutes \>4 metabolic equivalents). They will earn SST on a 3:1 ratio up until they reach their baseline level of MVPA (5 mins of exercise earns 15 mins of SST). They will receive behavioral strategies to reduce screen time within the app (e.g., self-efficacy, barriers, exercising safely) and a planning tool for scheduling MVPA.

CORE + Text + Earn

Intervention components will be delivered as described in simpler factorial conditions.

App shows progress toward SST goal or if goal is exceeded. Can earn additional SST through exercise based on 3:1 ratio , simple adaptive content (by SST bout, time of day). Lockout component will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Context-based prompts: TEXT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The TEXT component uses app-based prompts (i.e., prompts generated through StandUPTV, not text message based) that will provide simple adaptive content. Content of the prompts will be educational (i.e., based on risks of sedentary screen time) and motivational (i.e., advice to reduce sedentary screen time).

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN Participants assigned to the EARN component will earn SST by engaging in a \>5 min continuous bout of exercise (as defined by Fitbit minutes \>4 metabolic equivalents). They will earn SST on a 3:1 ratio up until they reach their baseline level of MVPA (5 mins of exercise earns 15 mins of SST). They will receive behavioral strategies to reduce screen time within the app (e.g., self-efficacy, barriers, exercising safely) and a planning tool for scheduling MVPA.

CORE + Text + Lockout

Intervention components will be delivered as described in simpler factorial conditions, and...

If exceeded, the limits feature will restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday) so cannot exceed limit. Simple adaptive content (by SST bout, time of day).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT The investigators will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits feature to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be prompted to plan for their screen time and provided modest allowances for exceeding their screen time in a given week.

Context-based prompts: TEXT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The TEXT component uses app-based prompts (i.e., prompts generated through StandUPTV, not text message based) that will provide simple adaptive content. Content of the prompts will be educational (i.e., based on risks of sedentary screen time) and motivational (i.e., advice to reduce sedentary screen time).

CORE + Earn + Lockout

Intervention components will be delivered as described in simpler factorial conditions, and...

If exceeded, the limits feature will restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday) so cannot exceed limit. Can earn additional SST through exercise based on 3:1 ratio.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT The investigators will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits feature to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be prompted to plan for their screen time and provided modest allowances for exceeding their screen time in a given week.

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN Participants assigned to the EARN component will earn SST by engaging in a \>5 min continuous bout of exercise (as defined by Fitbit minutes \>4 metabolic equivalents). They will earn SST on a 3:1 ratio up until they reach their baseline level of MVPA (5 mins of exercise earns 15 mins of SST). They will receive behavioral strategies to reduce screen time within the app (e.g., self-efficacy, barriers, exercising safely) and a planning tool for scheduling MVPA.

CORE + Earn + Lockout + Text

Intervention components will be delivered as described in simpler factorial conditions, and...

If exceeded, the limits feature will restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday) so cannot exceed limit. Can earn additional SST through exercise based on 3:1 ratio). Simple adaptive content (by SST bout, time of day).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT The investigators will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits feature to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be prompted to plan for their screen time and provided modest allowances for exceeding their screen time in a given week.

Context-based prompts: TEXT

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The TEXT component uses app-based prompts (i.e., prompts generated through StandUPTV, not text message based) that will provide simple adaptive content. Content of the prompts will be educational (i.e., based on risks of sedentary screen time) and motivational (i.e., advice to reduce sedentary screen time).

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN Participants assigned to the EARN component will earn SST by engaging in a \>5 min continuous bout of exercise (as defined by Fitbit minutes \>4 metabolic equivalents). They will earn SST on a 3:1 ratio up until they reach their baseline level of MVPA (5 mins of exercise earns 15 mins of SST). They will receive behavioral strategies to reduce screen time within the app (e.g., self-efficacy, barriers, exercising safely) and a planning tool for scheduling MVPA.

Interventions

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Device-based feedback, self-monitoring, and education: CORE

Participants will receive a "core" intervention which will include a basic version of the StandUPTV app on an android tablet and a Fitbit to use throughout the 16-week intervention.t. SST feedback will be provided within the smartphone application. Self-monitoring will provide passive and objective feedback regarding SST behaviors. StandUPTV will also contain basic education including information on the risks of SST and tips for reducing SST. As part of this education, all participants will be provided a behavioral target of reducing their SST by 50% from their baseline. This target will be customized for the participant within StandUPTV based on a baseline week of observation.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT

Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT Sedentary Screen Time lockout: LOCKOUT The investigators will enforce a 50% per week reduction in SST, based upon a baseline week of observation. If SST reaches the prescribed threshold, the investigators will use the limits feature to restrict screen time through the end of the week (Monday-Sunday); at which point, 50% baseline allotment will be reinstated for an additional week. Participants will be prompted to plan for their screen time and provided modest allowances for exceeding their screen time in a given week.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Context-based prompts: TEXT

The TEXT component uses app-based prompts (i.e., prompts generated through StandUPTV, not text message based) that will provide simple adaptive content. Content of the prompts will be educational (i.e., based on risks of sedentary screen time) and motivational (i.e., advice to reduce sedentary screen time).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN

Earn sedentary screen time through moderate-vigorous physical activity: EARN Participants assigned to the EARN component will earn SST by engaging in a \>5 min continuous bout of exercise (as defined by Fitbit minutes \>4 metabolic equivalents). They will earn SST on a 3:1 ratio up until they reach their baseline level of MVPA (5 mins of exercise earns 15 mins of SST). They will receive behavioral strategies to reduce screen time within the app (e.g., self-efficacy, barriers, exercising safely) and a planning tool for scheduling MVPA.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 23-64.90 years of age
* BMI≥25 kg/m2
* 3+ h/day of SST
* Insufficiently active
* Own an Apple or Android smartphone/tablet
* Access to internet at home or unlimited data plan
* Willing to download StandUPTV
* Able to read/understand English
* Willing to be randomized

Exclusion Criteria

* Current smoker (more than once per week)
* Major life event (e.g., move out of study area, pregnant)
* MVPA contraindicated
* Occupation requires media use or high amounts of physical activity
* Drug abuse, major illness and/or psychological disorder
Minimum Eligible Age

23 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

64 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Arizona State University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Matthew P Buman, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Arizona State University

Sarah Keadle, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

California Polytechnic University - San Luis Obispo

Locations

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Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Site Status

California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Keadle SK, Hasanaj K, Leonard KS, Fernandez A, Freid L, Weiss S, Legato M, Anand H, Hagobian TA, Phillips SM, Phelan S, Guastaferro K, Seltzer RGN, Buman MP. StandUPTV: a full-factorial optimization trial to reduce sedentary screen time among adults. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2025 Jun 13;22(1):77. doi: 10.1186/s12966-025-01771-2.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40514642 (View on PubMed)

Keadle S, Hasanaj K, Leonard-Corzo KS, Fernandez A, Freid L, Weiss S, Legato M, Anand H, Hagobian T, Phillips S, Phelan S, Guastaferro K, Seltzer R, Buman M. StandUPTV: A full-factorial optimization trial to reduce sedentary screen time among adults. Res Sq [Preprint]. 2025 Feb 24:rs.3.rs-5984168. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5984168/v1.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40060037 (View on PubMed)

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Document Type: Informed Consent Form

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Other Identifiers

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R01CA239612

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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