Multiphase Activity Promotion Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Health Behavior, Sedentary Lifestyle

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the individual and combined effectiveness of two smartphone-based tools for improving physical activity. The first is an individualized and guided goal-setting module, and the second uses "points", "levels", and "badges" to provide instant positive feedback throughout the program. It is hypothesized that both components will be effective, and greater effects will be noted for those receiving both components.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02592590

Run by

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

People needed

118

Starts

2015-11-01

Expected to finish

2016-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-10-31

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 54. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 30-54 years;
• Own an Apple iPhone or Android smartphone;
• Have consistent access to mobile internet and text messaging;
• Are low-active (i.e., do not engage in 30 or more minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on two or more days per week).

You may not qualify if…

• Inability to communicate in English;
• Presence of cognitive impairment;
• Presence of any medical contraindication to exercise;
• Inability to walk without assistance;
• Enrollment in another physical activity study.

Where it is running

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign — Urbana, Illinois, United States

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