A Text- and Audio-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Midlife

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Middle Aged

In brief

This is a randomized, controlled pilot trial (N=30) to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Move with Meaning program, an 8- week, text message- and audio-based intervention to promote physical activity in midlife adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06172933

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

30

Starts

2024-09-23

Expected to finish

2026-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-14

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Midlife adults (aged 45-64 years at the time of enrollment)
• Suboptimal physical activity (<150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, measured by accelerometer)
• Access to a phone capable of receiving text messages and listening to audio files (i.e., a smartphone)

You may not qualify if…

• An unrelated condition limiting physical activity
• Participation in any other programs focused on cardiac prevention or well-being
• A cognitive disturbance precluding participation or informed consent
• Current pregnancy
• Inability to speak/write fluently in English

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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