Status:
COMPLETED
The Development and Testing of an Electronic Tool to Measure Physical Activity in Domestic Settings
Lead Sponsor:
Boston Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanford University
Conditions:
Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to develop a tool that can more accurately assess the intensity and kind of physical activity that a person performs. The experimental tool, which will use a mobile comput...
Detailed Description
Engaging in regular physical activity that requires a moderate to vigorous effort is related to good health and a reduced risk of a multitude of diseases. Currently physical activity and health promot...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- To be eligible, a person will need to be:
- A full-time employee in one of the two BMC hospital departments, or a house cleaner who is not employed by BMC
- At least 18 years of age
- Performing regular duties at the time of their participation (not on reduced duties due to illness, injury, disability, etc.)
- Have a resting HR\>50 and \<120 bpm
- Not be taking medication that can alter HR at rest or exercise (e.g. beta-blockers)
- Able to understand spoken and written English
- Not excluded from participation by their manager for disciplinary or other reasons.
Exclusion
- To be excluded, a person will be any of the following:
- Part-time employee of the two BMC hospital departments,or a house cleaner who is not employed by BMC
- Less than 18 years of age
- Unable to perform full regular duties due to illness, injury, disability, etc.
- Have \>120 bpm and resting HR\<50
- Taking medication that can alter HR at rest or exercise (e.g. beta-blockers)
- Unable to understand spoken and written English
- Excluded from participation by their manager for disciplinary or other reasons.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00207181
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
July 1 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215