Tying Devices as a Means of Increasing Exercise

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Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The investigators propose that healthy behaviors such as exercise could be increased through the use of tying devices - mechanisms that force a coupling of addictive activities (listening to the next chapter of a page-turner novel) with engagement in a healthy behavior (exercise).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01410812

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

226

Starts

2011-09-01

Expected to finish

2012-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-12-19

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Stable health as determined by the screening of their medical history
• Own an iPod
• An interest in exercising more regularly
• Belong to the Pottruck Gym at University of Pennsylvania
• Interested in exercising more through the use of aerobic exercise machines

You may not qualify if…

• Recent myocardial infraction
• congestive heart failure
• uncontrolled hypertension
• self-report of 6 or more alcoholic beverages per day or use of any illicit drugs
• bulimia nervosa or related behaviors
• diabetes medication

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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