Status:

COMPLETED

A Trial of Habit Formation Theory for Exercise in Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Northwell Health

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Columbia University

Conditions:

Sedentary Behavior

Aging

Eligibility:

All Genders

45-75 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

This personalized trial will evaluate the effects of five behavioral change techniques (BCTs) described in Habit Formation Theory (Goal setting, Action Planning, Self-Monitoring, Behavioral Practice/R...

Detailed Description

This pilot study uses a virtual, single-arm, personalized design to evaluate the effects of the five behavioral change techniques (BCTs) described in Habit Formation Theory (Goal Setting, Action Plann...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Men and women who:
  • Age 45 - 75 years old of age
  • Fluent in English
  • Employed in the Northwell Health system
  • Community-dwelling
  • Report they are in good general health, walk regularly and have never been informed by a clinician that it was not advisable/safe to participate in a low-intensity walking program
  • Owns and can regularly access a smartphone capable of receiving text messages
  • Owns and can regularly access an e-mail account
  • Exclusion Criteria for Factors that May Limit Adherence to Interventions or Affect Conduct of the Trial
  • \< 45 years old or \> 75 years old
  • Unable to speak/comprehend English
  • Not employed in Northwell Health system
  • Have self-reported poor health, limited mobility and/or have been advised by a clinician not to increase their low-intensity walking
  • Pregnancy
  • Previous diagnosis of a serious mental health condition or psychiatric disorder, such as bipolar disorder

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    March 26 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    May 31 2022

    Estimated Enrollment :

    49 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04869644

    Start Date

    March 26 2021

    End Date

    May 31 2022

    Last Update

    November 30 2022

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    Center for Personalized Health

    New York, New York, United States, 10022