STEP AND GO: A Study of Technology-based Exercise Promotion

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Cancer, Diabetes

In brief

The purpose of the study is to test an intervention that uses a mobile game to encourage increased physical activity among adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01953224

Run by

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

People needed

40

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2016-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 69. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age between 18 and 69 years old
• BMI is between 25 kg/m2 and 35 kg/m2
• Able to read and understand English
• Able to read words in standard applications on a mobile device 5" large
• Able to walk for exercise
• Able to find transportation to the study location
• Willing to use a smartphone provided by the study to participate
• Willing to listen to a potentially scary or sad story that includes violence
• Willing to share basic information on walks with other participants via a social network

You may not qualify if…

• (If female) currently pregnant or nursing or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months
• Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q, items 1 - 4). Reporting taking medicine for blood pressure on this questionnaire will require a doctor's note to participate.
• Unable to walk for exercise (self-report)
• Report current symptoms of alcohol or substance dependence
• Plans to move away from the Galveston-Houston area in the next 4 months or to be out of town for more than 1 week during the study period
• Unwillingness to report drugs taken for comorbidities such as hypertension or diabetes
• Takes medications for diabetes or thyroid issues
• Stroke, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, or spinal surgery in the past 6 months
• Participant is active (60 minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity activity per week or more)
• Another member of the household is a participant or staff member on this trial
• Currently a participant in a physical activity or weight loss research trial
• Recently (less than six months ago) completed a physical activity or weight loss research trial
• Recently (less than six months ago) lost more than 5% of their body weight
• Report a history of orthopedic complications that would prevent optimal participation in the physical activities prescribed (e.g., heel spurs, severe arthritis - may be eligible, but a doctor's note will be required)
• Current smoker
• Currently uses Zombies, Run! for exercise

Where it is running

• The University of Texas Medical Branch — Galveston, Texas, United States

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