A Program to Increase Physical Activity Among Blacks
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Physical Activity
In brief
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate three different approaches for increasing physical activity in African American women who are not currently doing enough physical activity. One approach will teach people about physical activity, in groups, using general principles (general physical activity program). The second approach will teach people about physical activity, in groups, using principles from the bible (faith-based physical activity program). The third approach will teach people about physical activity by giving them written materials created at the National Institutes of Health (control group). Control groups are used in research studies to see if the program being studied really does have an effect on physical activity. At the end of the study, people in the control group will also participate in either the general physical activity program or the faith-based physical activity program.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00991731
- Run by
- Melicia Whitt-Glover
- People needed
- 496
- Starts
- 2009-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-08-13
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 90. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- African American women > 18 years of age who report that they are not currently meeting the guidelines for regular moderate or vigorous physical activity.
- No physical limitations or disabilities that would limit physical activity participation.
- No contraindications for increasing daily physical activity, such as recent myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure, and should be willing to participate in a two-year study.
You may not qualify if…
- Individuals <18 years of age will be ineligible for participation.
- Those with walking aids (e.g., walkers, canes).
- Those who may need additional medical clearance (e.g., severe obesity) will be asked to obtain clearance prior to formal enrollment into the study.
Where it is running
- Gramercy Research Group — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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