Social Contextual Influences on Physical Activity

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Cancer, Prevention Harmful Effects

In brief

The goal of this study is to learn why some black and Latino men and women choose not to exercise very often. Researchers also want to learn more about any social and environmental factors that may affect the way an exercise program is followed.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01195337

Run by

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

People needed

336

Starts

2010-08-16

Expected to finish

2020-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-13

Who can join

Age: 25 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Black or Latino (self-defined by participant) ages 25-60 years
• Currently sedentary, defined as self-reported physical activity of </=90 minutes per week over the past 6 months
• Ready and physically able to start being physically active. Determined by asking participant if they intend to start being physically active within the next 30 days.
• Have a home address where information can be mailed
• Able to read English at a 6th grade level as assessed by the REALM
• If uncontrolled hypertension or other physical limitations that might be aggravated by participation in lifestyle moderate-intensity physical activity as determined by PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Participants with BP readings >/=140/90mm Hg, will have to provide a doctors note or medical clearance.
• Live within Harris County

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
• Another person in the same household is enrolled in the study
• Physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA
• MD Anderson employees who work in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences

Where it is running

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States

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