Active KC: a Text Message Based Intervention for Physical Activity

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Physical Activity, Patient Engagement

In brief

Active KC will involve delivering PA support tools to individuals interested in increasing their physical activity. The tools involve provision of a Garmin wearable activity monitor and participant-tailored behavior change supports (e.g., goal setting and monitoring) delivered through text messaging and a corresponding study website.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05110508

Run by

Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City

People needed

210

Starts

2021-09-25

Expected to finish

2022-04-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-02-12

Who can join

Age: 8 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individual has a smart device with internet or data and app downloading and texting capability
• Can read or write in English
• At least 8 years old (there is no upper age limit)
• Willing to complete study measures, participate in intervention, and share data collected in Active KC with the main study

You may not qualify if…

• Does not meet the above inclusion criteria
• Non-adherent to study measurement (wearing the Garmin less than 4 days) during baseline period
• Averaging over 60 minutes per day of physical activity (children) or 30 minutes of physical activity per day (adults) during the baseline period as measured by the Garmin
• Participant has a disability that interferes with their ability to carry out daily activities

Where it is running

• Children's Mercy — Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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