Status:
COMPLETED
IMPACT: Inactivity Monitoring and Physical Activity Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Conditions:
Obesity
Cardiovascular Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
55-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
As individuals age, their physical activity decreases and sedentary time increases. Even small changes in these two behaviors can greatly decrease risks for several major health problems, including ca...
Detailed Description
Inadequate physical activity and extended bouts of sedentary time are prevalent in adults, increasing from middle age into older adulthood. Even small changes in behavior, such as standing or walking ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. Willing to be randomized to either group
Exclusion
- Age below 55 or above 79
- Unable to read and understand English
- Unable to read words in standard applications on a mobile device 5 - 10" large
- Unable to find transportation to the study location
- Investigator overseeing initial fitness test does not approve participation in the study
- Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q, items 1 - 4). Reporting taking medicine for blood pressure on this questionnaire will require a doctor's note to participate.
- Unable to walk for exercise (self-report)
- Report current symptoms of alcohol or substance dependence
- Plans to move away from the Galveston-Houston area or to be out of town for more than 1 week during the study period
- Unwillingness to report drugs taken for comorbidities such as hypertension or diabetes
- Stroke, hip fracture, hip or knee replacement, or spinal surgery in the past 6 months
- Participant is active (60 minutes of moderate-vigorous intensity activity per week or more)
- Participant watches little television (120 minutes per day or less)
- BMI is under 25 kg/m2 or over 35 kg/m2
- Another member of the household is a participant or staff member on this trial
- Currently a participant in a physical activity research trial
- Recently (less than six months ago) completed a physical activity research trial
- Report a history of orthopedic complications that would prevent optimal participation in the physical activities prescribed (e.g., heel spurs, severe arthritis - may be eligible, but a doctor's note will be required)
- Current smoker
- Currently uses a Jawbone Up or similar activity monitor device
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 15 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01869348
Start Date
June 1 2014
End Date
April 15 2016
Last Update
October 4 2017
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, United States, 77550