Status:
COMPLETED
Testing Self-Control as a Behavior Change Mechanism to Increase Physical Activity
Lead Sponsor:
Brandeis University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Sedentary Lifestyle
Self-control
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-65 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to test self-control as a behavior change mechanism for physical activity and to investigate whether a smartphone-based self-control intervention can increase physical activi...
Detailed Description
It is widely known that being physically active is beneficial for one's health and well-being, yet only a small percentage of adults engage in the recommended amounts of physical activity. Research ha...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- between 35-65 years of age
- fluent in English
- fit enough to walk for at least 20 min at a time
- owns a smartphone
Exclusion
- experienced a fall or heart problem/condition in the last 6 months
- is currently participating in an exercise program to increase physical activity
- is already physically active (physically active = exercise regularly 3 times per week, or more for at least 30min)
- was advised by a doctor to not walk due to health conditions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
81 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04522141
Start Date
October 15 2020
End Date
January 30 2022
Last Update
October 13 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02454