Status:

COMPLETED

Multiphase Optimization Trial of Incentives for Veterans to Encourage Walking

Lead Sponsor:

VA Office of Research and Development

Conditions:

Sedentary Behavior

Exercise

Eligibility:

All Genders

50-69 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Regular physical activity (PA) is essential to healthy aging. Unfortunately, only 5% of US adults meet guideline of 150 minutes of moderate exercise; Veterans and non-Veterans have similar levels of P...

Detailed Description

The investigators propose to fill the research gaps through a Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) trial of incentives for walking. A MOST trial is ideally suited for situations in which a proposed...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Veteran that receives healthcare at VA Puget Sound Health Care System
  • Age 50-69
  • Diagnosis of hypertension, depression or a BMI between 25-40.
  • Physically inactive according to self-report. .
  • 2,000-5,000 steps per day during the screening week
  • Have and be able to use a smart phone.

Exclusion

  • MOVE participation in the past 4 months
  • Blind
  • \<2,000 steps per day
  • Inability to walk 20 minutes without stopping (self-report).
  • Eating disorder.
  • Dementia/ cognitive impairment
  • Metastatic cancer, end state renal disease, hospice, palliative care, heart failure, undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or hemodialysis, have had or are on the list for an organ transplant.
  • Implanted cardiovascular device such as defibrillator or ventricular device
  • Active psychosis/mania/behavioral flag
  • Pregnant women
  • Homeless or housing insecure
  • Has a paid caregiver that provides \>50% of daily living activities, lives in a nursing home, assisted living facility or group home.
  • Individuals that exhibit threatening, violent or inappropriate behavior during the screening phone call.
  • Foot Ulcer

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 17 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 31 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

102 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04518943

Start Date

March 17 2022

End Date

July 31 2024

Last Update

April 30 2025

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VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108-1532