A Social Media Game to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adult Women

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Aging

In brief

This study will test the effects of a social media game on the physical activity of older adult women. The game will consist of playful weekly challenges that require sharing photographs on a private social media group and also wearing an activity monitor to track steps. Participants will be randomized to this game group or to receive the activity monitor only.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04095923

Run by

The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

People needed

300

Starts

2019-12-01

Expected to finish

2026-03-06

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-11

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 85. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female
• Age between 65 and 85
• Able to read and understand English
• Willingness to be randomized to any condition
• Daily availability of an iOS or Android mobile device that is capable of taking and sending photos
• Willingness to use a private Facebook group
• Sufficient internet access to post photos to Facebook at least once per week
• Having an existing Facebook account or willingness to create one

You may not qualify if…

• Unable to find transportation to the study location
• Unable to walk for exercise (self-report)
• Walk <475 meters in 6 minute walk test during baseline assessment
• Stroke, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, or spinal surgery in the past 6 months
• Participant answered "yes" to any question on the PAR-Q+ and does not provide a doctor's note giving permission to begin a physical activity program
• Self-reported weekly PA ≥ 150 minutes
• BMI under 18 or over 40
• Participant reports psychological issues that would interfere with study completion. Examples will be provided to illustrate potential psychological issues, such as dementia or schizophrenia.
• Participant plans to move away from the Galveston-Houston area or to be out of town for more than 2 weeks at a time during the study period
• Clinical judgment concerning safety
• Currently participating in an organized commercial or research physical activity program
• Uses a wearable activity monitor other than a simple pedometer and is unwilling to stop during the trial
• Another member of the household is a participant or staff member on this trial

Where it is running

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

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