Adaptive Self-Efficacy-Based AI Coaching for Cycling

NCT ID: NCT07318233

Last Updated: 2026-01-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-03-01

Study Completion Date

2028-12-28

Brief Summary

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The primary objective of this study is to evaluate whether adaptive, AI-delivered personalized self-efficacy-based AI coaching based on real-time physiological and performance feedback enhance indoor cycling power output during a 20-minute time trial compared to static affirmations and exercise-only control conditions.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Exercise Training Exercise Behavior Exercise Adherence Challenges Motivation for Physical Activity Motivational Enhancement

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Control Group

No affirmations delivered. Participants receive only time notifications at 5, 10, 15, and 19 minutes for pacing awareness. Same equipment worn to control for potential monitoring effects.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Group 1: Self-efficacy-based AI coaching

The Thompson Sampling contextual bandit algorithm, trained on Session 1 data, monitors performance continuously and evaluates every 5 seconds whether to deliver an affirmation.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Group 1: Self-efficacy-based AI coaching

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The Thompson Sampling contextual bandit algorithm, trained on Session 1 data, monitors performance continuously and evaluates every 5 seconds whether to deliver an affirmation. The policy is trained to maximize a multi-objective "efficacy-preserving performance" function that rewards:

* Maintaining target power relative to rolling 30s/2min/5min baselines
* Stabilizing short-horizon power variability (30s coefficient of variation)
* Stabilizing heart-rate (HR) trajectory consistent with efficient pacing

The decision process considers:

* Current power relative to 30-second, 2-minute, and 5-minute rolling averages
* Power output variability (coefficient of variation over past 30 seconds)
* Heart rate trajectory and cardiac drift patterns
* Cadence stability and changes from baseline
* Time elapsed and expected fatigue progression based on power-duration curve Self-efficacy-based AI coaching adapts to physiological measures (power and heart rate).

Group 2: Static AI Affirmations

Generic motivational messages delivered at fixed intervals (minutes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18) regardless of performance state. Messages follow the same complexity gradient based on elapsed time rather than individual response.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Group 2: Static AI Affirmations

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Generic motivational messages delivered at fixed intervals (minutes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18) regardless of performance state. Messages follow the same complexity gradient based on elapsed time rather than individual response:

* Minutes 3, 6: "You're building momentum with every pedal stroke-maintain this strong rhythm"
* Minutes 9, 12: "Strong effort-push through this challenge"
* Minutes 15, 18: "Final push-finish strong"

Interventions

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Group 1: Self-efficacy-based AI coaching

The Thompson Sampling contextual bandit algorithm, trained on Session 1 data, monitors performance continuously and evaluates every 5 seconds whether to deliver an affirmation. The policy is trained to maximize a multi-objective "efficacy-preserving performance" function that rewards:

* Maintaining target power relative to rolling 30s/2min/5min baselines
* Stabilizing short-horizon power variability (30s coefficient of variation)
* Stabilizing heart-rate (HR) trajectory consistent with efficient pacing

The decision process considers:

* Current power relative to 30-second, 2-minute, and 5-minute rolling averages
* Power output variability (coefficient of variation over past 30 seconds)
* Heart rate trajectory and cardiac drift patterns
* Cadence stability and changes from baseline
* Time elapsed and expected fatigue progression based on power-duration curve Self-efficacy-based AI coaching adapts to physiological measures (power and heart rate).

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Group 2: Static AI Affirmations

Generic motivational messages delivered at fixed intervals (minutes 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, and 18) regardless of performance state. Messages follow the same complexity gradient based on elapsed time rather than individual response:

* Minutes 3, 6: "You're building momentum with every pedal stroke-maintain this strong rhythm"
* Minutes 9, 12: "Strong effort-push through this challenge"
* Minutes 15, 18: "Final push-finish strong"

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-40 years

* Recreationally active
* Familiar with stationary cycling
* Able to complete 20 minutes of vigorous cycling

Exclusion Criteria

* Cardiovascular, metabolic, or respiratory conditions

* Medications affecting heart rate response
* Lower extremity injury within past 3 months
* Competitive cyclists (\>10 hours cycling/week)
* Pregnancy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Miami

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Anna Queiroz

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Anna Queiroz, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Miami

Locations

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Anna Queiroz, Ph.D.

Role: CONTACT

305-284-3752

Meshak Cole, B.S.

Role: CONTACT

305-284-3752

Facility Contacts

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Anna Queiroz, Ph.D.

Role: primary

305-284-3752

Meshak Cole, B.S.

Role: backup

305 2843752

Other Identifiers

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20251354

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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