Utilization of a Peer-Based Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Inactive Women

Conditions

• Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

FEMALE

Age

18 Years - 65 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Activity Monitor — DEVICE
  Monitor physical activity with FitBit
• Activity Monitor — DEVICE
  Wear accelerometer
• Educational Intervention — OTHER
  Receive educational newsletter
• Survey Administration — OTHER
  Ancillary studies
• Telephone-Based Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
  Receive phone call from health coach

Study Details

This clinical trial tests the effect of a physical activity intervention that emphasizes support between partners in women who are not physically active. Decisions about and participation in physical activity often involve others in one's social circle, including family and friends. Social support for physical activity and having someone with whom to engage in physical activity may promote behavioral change and help increase moderate-intensity physical activity in inactive women.

Key Dates

Start date

Jul 27, 2022

Status verified

Apr 2026

Primary completion

Feb 2, 2027

Completion

Feb 2, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment

500 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Arms

• Experimental: Group 1 (phone call, FitBit, newsletter, accelerometer)
  Participants receive phone calls over 30-45 minutes each from a health coach weekly during month 1, twice monthly during months 2-4, and monthly during months 5-6 for a total of 12 phone calls that focus on identifying needs, practicing autonomy supportive behaviors, and the development of a mutual support plan. Participants also engage in at least one physical activity per week with their partner and monitor their own and each other's activity using a FitBit. Participants also wear an accelerometer for a minimum of 10 hours a day for 7 days. Participants also receive an electronic newsletter twice monthly during months 1-3 and monthly during months 4-6 that provides educational physical activity-related information and tips for overcoming barriers to physical activity.
• Active Comparator: Group 2A (phone call, FitBit, newsletter, accelerometer)
  Participants receive phone calls from a health coach as in Intervention I that focus on providing support for behavioral skills, including monitoring physical activity, goal-setting, and problem-solving to overcome barriers to physical activity. Participants utilize a FitBit to monitor their physical activity and receive electronic newsletters twice monthly during months 1-3 and monthly during months 4-6 that provides educational physical activity-related information and tips for overcoming barriers to physical activity. Participants also wear an accelerometer for a minimum of 10 hours a day for 7 days.
• Active Comparator: Group 2B (FitBit, newsletter, accelerometer)
  Participants utilize a FitBit to monitor their physical activity and receive electronic newsletters twice monthly during months 1-3 and monthly during months 4-6 to share basic health education related to physical activity and provide support for engagement. Participants also wear an accelerometer for a minimum of 10 hours a day for 7 days.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in objective minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity [ Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year ]

Central Contacts

• Larkin Strong
  713-563-8930
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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