Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) to Improve Low Intensity Physical Activity in Older Adults
Completed · Phase 1
Conditions studied: Sedentary Behavior
In brief
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of using personalized trial methods in a virtual research study with Northwell employees aged 45-75 years old to increase low-intensity walking by 2,000 steps per day/5 days per week using four behavior change techniques (BCTs), provided in random order, and shown to have been effective in changing physical activity. The study will include a two-week baseline period during which levels of physical activity and adherence to the trial protocol will be evaluated. Individuals meeting adherence criteria will be randomized to the eight-week BCT intervention.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04967313
- Run by
- Northwell Health
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2021-10-05
- Expected to finish
- 2022-05-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-02-01
Who can join
Age: 45 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 45 - 75 years old of age
- Fluent in English
- Employed in the Northwell Health system
- Community-dwelling
- Report they are in good general health, walk regularly and have never been informed by a clinician that it was not advisable/safe to participate in a low-intensity walking program
- Owns and can regularly access a smartphone capable of receiving text messages
- Owns and can regularly access an e-mail account
You may not qualify if…
- < 45 years old or > 75 years old
- Unable to speak/comprehend English
- Not employed in Northwell Health system
- Have self-reported poor health, limited mobility and/or have been advised by a clinician not to increase their low-intensity walking
- Pregnancy
- Previous diagnosis of a serious mental health condition or psychiatric disorder, such as bipolar disorder
Where it is running
- Center for Personalized Health — New York, New York, United States
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