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COMPLETED
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-08-16
2022-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
BASIC_SCIENCE
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Social Exergame Treatment Group
The treatment group will wear a Fitbit step counter for 8 weeks. In addition, participants will use the full version of the Go\&Grow fitness app for 6 weeks.
Social Exergame Treatment Group
* Physical activity tracking, walk to grow flowers and plant their own garden
* Follow workout tutorials
* Daily steps tracked by Fitbit and workout log tracked by the app
* Daily reminders to wear Fitbit, use the app, and share stories to unlock new flowers to grow
* Includes social features: like, reply, and see other's stories, and share their stories; Access to other people's gardens
* In-app rewards (unlock new flowers to grow each week) if participants post stories
Control Group
The control group will wear a Fitbit step counter for 8 weeks. In addition, participants will use the Go\&Grow fitness app without the social features for 6 weeks.
Control Group
* Physical activity tracking, walk to grow flowers and plant their own garden
* Follow workout tutorials
* Daily steps tracked by Fitbit and workout log tracked by the app
* Daily reminders to wear Fitbit and use the app
Interventions
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Social Exergame Treatment Group
* Physical activity tracking, walk to grow flowers and plant their own garden
* Follow workout tutorials
* Daily steps tracked by Fitbit and workout log tracked by the app
* Daily reminders to wear Fitbit, use the app, and share stories to unlock new flowers to grow
* Includes social features: like, reply, and see other's stories, and share their stories; Access to other people's gardens
* In-app rewards (unlock new flowers to grow each week) if participants post stories
Control Group
* Physical activity tracking, walk to grow flowers and plant their own garden
* Follow workout tutorials
* Daily steps tracked by Fitbit and workout log tracked by the app
* Daily reminders to wear Fitbit and use the app
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 40 years or older
* Own an Android smartphone with Google play store/internet access
* Able to walk for at least 20 minutes at a time
* Comfortable wearing a fitness tracker for the duration of the study
* Familiar with smartphone app usages
* Comfortable with using the study-related app for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria
* Currently participating in any other physical activity study/intervention
* Currently own or use a Fitbit or other activity tracking watches
* Knows someone who is participating or has participated in the study
* Currently physically active (exercise regularly 3 times a week or more for at least 30 minutes)
* More than 2 errors on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (Pfeiffer, 1975).
40 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIH
Brandeis University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Countries
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References
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Lin XY, Zhang L, Yoon S, Zhang R, Lachman ME. A Social Exergame Intervention to Promote Physical Activity, Social Support, and Well-Being in Family Caregivers. Gerontologist. 2023 Oct 17;63(9):1456-1466. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnad028.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Document Type: Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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GoGrowExergrame #20104R
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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