Columbia Moves Physical Activity

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Physical Activity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding a team competition comprised of members of existing social networks to a technology-delivered program for enhancing physical activity among insufficiently active adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03509129

Run by

University of South Carolina

People needed

116

Starts

2018-04-30

Expected to finish

2019-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-11-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Insufficiently active as determined by a one-week, accelerometer-based physical activity measurement
• Body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 55 kg/m2
• Between ages 18 and 65 years
• Access to computer with Internet connection
• Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)
• Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups
• Part of a self-selected team of 3-8 eligible individuals
• Members of the same household cannot be part of separate groups
• Able to walk at least 1/4 mile without stopping

You may not qualify if…

• Currently lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the length of the study
• Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity
• History of major medical or psychiatric conditions
• Currently participating in a physical activity program

Where it is running

• University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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