Columbia Moves Physical Activity

Physical Activity Clinical Trial

Official title:

Evaluating Columbia Moves: A Social Network Approach Using a Team Competition and Technology to Increase Physical Activity

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Active, not recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT03509129
• Other study ID #: 2018
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 30, 2018
• Est. completion date: May 2019

Study information

• Verified date: April 2018
• Source: University of South Carolina
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding a team competition comprised of members of existing social networks to a technology-delivered program for enhancing physical activity among insufficiently active adults.

Description:

This 3-month randomized controlled trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of a novel, technology-oriented physical activity intervention characterized by existing social networks and a team competition. Participants will be recruited via emails, fliers, and word of mouth. They will be randomized to a technology-mediated physical activity treatment (TECH) or a treatment which receives an identical intervention as TECH plus a study designed team competition for physical activity promotion (TECH+COMP).

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Enrollment: 116
• Est. completion date: May 2019
• Est. primary completion date: January 2019
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Insufficiently active as determined by a one-week, accelerometer-based physical activity measurement

• Body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 55 kg/m2

• Between ages 18 and 65 years

• Access to computer with Internet connection

• Smartphone ownership (Android or iOS)

• Willing to be randomized to either one of the two study groups

• Part of a self-selected team of 3-8 eligible individuals

• Members of the same household cannot be part of separate groups

• Able to walk at least 1/4 mile without stopping

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant during the length of the study

• Diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes

• Medical or physical contraindications or limitations for engaging in physical activity

• History of major medical or psychiatric conditions

• Currently participating in a physical activity program

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Physical Activity

Intervention

Behavioral:
• TECH (Technology)
Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance. Device: Fitbit Alta HR
• TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition)
Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH group, as well as a team competition. The competition will be based on the following two aspects: total daily steps accumulated relative to group size and total number of points retained for achieving weekly physical activity challenges. Device: Fitbit Alta HR

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	University of South Carolina	Columbia	South Carolina

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of South Carolina

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Other	Participant Satisfaction (Satisfaction Questionnaire)	Participant satisfaction with treatment	4 months
Primary	Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Daily Steps at 3 months and 12 months	Change in daily steps	0, 3, and 12 months
Secondary	Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at 3 months and 12 months	Change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity	0, 3, and 12 months
Secondary	Change from Baseline in Perceived Social Support for Exercise (Sallis Social Support and Exercise Survey) at 3 and 12 months	Change in perceived social support for exercise (scale total score range: 1 to 5, with 1 representing low perceived social support for exercise and 5 representing high perceived social support for exercise; responses to all items are averaged to yield a total final score)	0, 3, and 12 months