Evidence-based Intervention to Improve Walking Engagement in El Paso, Texas
NCT ID: NCT06411769
Last Updated: 2025-03-28
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
406 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-31
2027-06-30
Brief Summary
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In Phase 2, non-responder schools will be randomly assigned to one of two 6-month adaptive treatments: a) an individual-level intervention that includes remote education modules (REM) and one-to-one monthly phone-based coaching, or, b) a school-level intervention that includes group educational sessions, school environmental modifications (floor distance markings, signage in corridors and breakrooms, promotional items), and work time/weekend group walks/hikes. The schools that 50% or more participants who achieve 50,000 steps in one week will continue with the Phase 1 condition. Intervention strategies will be coordinated by health educators and managed using the Pathverse app. Data collection will occur at baseline, 8 weeks (Phase 2 randomization decision point), 8 months (immediate post intervention), 12 months (4 months post-intervention), and 18 months (10 months post-intervention) for a total of 18 months of study participation.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
SEQUENTIAL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Phase 1. 50K4LIfe Only
Walking Challenge only
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
Phase 1. 50K4Life + SMS Text Messages
Walking Challenge + SMS Messages
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
SMS Text Messaging
In this intervention, participants will received notifications onto the Pathverse app
Phase 2. 50K4LIfe + Individual
Walking Challenge + Individual level interventions.
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
Individual
In this Phase 2 individual-level intervention, participants will receive remote education modules and one-to-one monthly phone-based coaching.
Phase 2. 50K4LIfe + School
Walking Challenge + School-level interventions
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
School
In this Phase 2 school-level intervention, participants will receive group educational sessions, school environmental modifications (floor distance markings, signage in corridors and breakrooms, promotional items), and participate in work time/weekend group walks/hikes.
Phase 2. 50K4Life + SMS Text Messages + Individual
Walking Challenge + SMS Messages + Individual level interventions
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
SMS Text Messaging
In this intervention, participants will received notifications onto the Pathverse app
Individual
In this Phase 2 individual-level intervention, participants will receive remote education modules and one-to-one monthly phone-based coaching.
Phase 2. 50K4Life + SMS Text Messages + Schools
Walking Challenge + SMS Messages + School-level interventions
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
SMS Text Messaging
In this intervention, participants will received notifications onto the Pathverse app
School
In this Phase 2 school-level intervention, participants will receive group educational sessions, school environmental modifications (floor distance markings, signage in corridors and breakrooms, promotional items), and participate in work time/weekend group walks/hikes.
Phase 2. Walking Challenge only
Participants meeting the step goal in Phase 1(WC only) will continue into Phase 2 without change.
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
Phase 2. Walking Challenge + SMS Text Messages
Participants meeting their step goal in Phase 1 (WC + SMS Text Messages) will continue into Phase 2 without change.
50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
SMS Text Messaging
In this intervention, participants will received notifications onto the Pathverse app
Interventions
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50K4LIfe
This intervention will consist of the Walking Challenge only.
SMS Text Messaging
In this intervention, participants will received notifications onto the Pathverse app
Individual
In this Phase 2 individual-level intervention, participants will receive remote education modules and one-to-one monthly phone-based coaching.
School
In this Phase 2 school-level intervention, participants will receive group educational sessions, school environmental modifications (floor distance markings, signage in corridors and breakrooms, promotional items), and participate in work time/weekend group walks/hikes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* adult 18 years or older
* full-time school-based school district employee
* not pregnant and able to walk without physical limitations or assistive device
* willing to wear our Fitbit tracking device or use their own tracking device for 18 months
* own a smartphone
* willingness to use a personal smartphone for tracking activity related to the Fitbit tracker, access online intervention content, and receive text messages.
Exclusion Criteria
* Does not work on a district school campus
* schools that previously participated in walking challenges
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
NIH
University of Texas, El Paso
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jennifer J Salinas, Ph.D., LMSW
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Texas, El Paso
Locations
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University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas, United States
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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