Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF)Veteran Preferences for Automated Physical Activity Interventions
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Physical Activity
In brief
The purpose of this pilot is to assess the feasibility and potential effectiveness of three specific e-health approaches. One approach, SparkPeople.com, involves the use of social media and can be accessed through a free website. This approach has the potential to provide support through an on-line community as well as a number of diet/weight and physical activity related tools. A mobile phone application is also available for those with smart phones. The second approach, BodyMedia, involves the use of an objective monitoring device that tracks all activity. This information can be uploaded to a website to provide ongoing monitoring and feedback about activity and energy expenditure. The third approach, P90X, involves a DVD based resistance focused exercise program. While DVD programs are not necessarily considered e-health, participants will be encouraged to participate in online community forums associated with the program. All participants, regardless of randomization, will be given 4 point of decision prompts that are laminated 8.5x11 posters encouraging healthier behaviors to display in various areas of their home. The specific aims are: 1. To assess the effect of the intervention on weight, activity levels, depression, and adherence. 2. To determine level of interest, perceptions, feasibility and satisfaction of the proposed interventions (i.e. SparkPeople.com vs. BodyMedia vs. P90X) with particular attention to: 1) social media; 2) food logs; 3) objective monitoring of physical activity; 4) use of point systems
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01358643
- Run by
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2011-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2012-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2011-06-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Identified as an Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veteran;
- BMI of 30 or greater;
- Able to walk at least one block without stopping;
- Access to a computer on a daily basis with an available USB (universal serial bus) port with high-speed Internet access;
- Have a working email address;
- Have a working DVD player to view standard DVDs;
- be able to communicate in English.
You may not qualify if…
- Currently pregnant;
- Cannot walk at least one block;
- Have been referred to the ASPIRE program or are participating in the ASIPRE program;
- Have dial-up internet access only;
- Any medical condition that might make it dangerous or medically inappropriate to engage in a diet and exercise program as deemed by the study physician.
Where it is running
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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