Status:
UNKNOWN
Social Contextual Influences on Physical Activity
Lead Sponsor:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Conditions:
Cancer
Prevention Harmful Effects
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-60 years
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to learn why some black and Latino men and women choose not to exercise very often. Researchers also want to learn more about any social and environmental factors that may af...
Detailed Description
If you chose to take part in this study, you will receive an exercise program, a pedometer, access to a social networking site, and newsletters to help you start becoming more physically active. A ped...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Black or Latino (self-defined by participant) ages 25-60 years
- Currently sedentary, defined as self-reported physical activity of \</=90 minutes per week over the past 6 months
- Ready and physically able to start being physically active. Determined by asking participant if they intend to start being physically active within the next 30 days.
- Have a home address where information can be mailed
- Able to read English at a 6th grade level as assessed by the REALM
- If uncontrolled hypertension or other physical limitations that might be aggravated by participation in lifestyle moderate-intensity physical activity as determined by PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Participants with BP readings \>/=140/90mm Hg, will have to provide a doctors note or medical clearance.
- Live within Harris County
Exclusion
- Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
- Another person in the same household is enrolled in the study
- Physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA
- MD Anderson employees who work in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 16 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
336 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01195337
Start Date
August 16 2010
End Date
August 31 2020
Last Update
January 13 2020
Active Locations (1)
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030