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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding a team competition comprised of members of existing social networks to a technology-delivered program for enhancing physical activity among insufficiently active adults.
This 3-month randomized controlled trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of a novel, technology-oriented physical activity intervention characterized by existing social networks and a team competition. Participants will be recruited via emails, fliers, and word of mouth. They will be randomized to a technology-mediated physical activity treatment (TECH) or a treatment which receives an identical intervention as TECH plus a study designed team competition for physical activity promotion (TECH+COMP).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| TECH (Technology) | Active Comparator | Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance. |
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| TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition) | Experimental | Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH goup, as well as a study designed team competition. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECH (Technology) | Behavioral | Participants will receive a theory-based physical activity program. They will enroll in the study as part of a self-selected group of 3-8 individuals. They will be provided with a personal step goal and Fitbit Alta HR for self-monitoring physical activity. They will also have access to a study website that will be accessible across conventional and mobile platforms. They will be asked to visit the website each week to receive behavior change information and guidance. Device: Fitbit Alta HR |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Daily Steps at 3 months and 12 months | Change in daily steps | 0, 3, and 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Accelerometer-measured change from Baseline Minutes of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity at 3 months and 12 months | Change in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity | 0, 3, and 12 months |
| Change from Baseline in Perceived Social Support for Exercise (Sallis Social Support and Exercise Survey) at 3 and 12 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Participant Satisfaction (Satisfaction Questionnaire) | Participant satisfaction with treatment | 4 months |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Courtney Monroe, PhD | University of South Carolina | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of South Carolina | Columbia | South Carolina | 29208 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37924083 | Derived | Monroe CM, Cai B, Edney S, Jake-Schoffman DE, Brazendale K, Bucko A, Armstrong B, Yang CH, Turner-McGrievy G. Harnessing technology and gamification to increase adult physical activity: a cluster randomized controlled trial of the Columbia Moves pilot. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2023 Nov 3;20(1):129. doi: 10.1186/s12966-023-01530-1. |
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Data will only be reported in aggregate.
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| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| ID | Term |
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| D001519 | Behavior |
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| ID | Term |
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| C522397 | PLEKHG5 protein, human |
| D013672 | Technology |
| ID | Term |
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| D013676 | Technology, Industry, and Agriculture |
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| TECH+COMP (Technology + Competition) | Behavioral | Participants will receive the same intervention components as the TECH group, as well as a team competition. The competition will be based on the following two aspects: total daily steps accumulated relative to group size and total number of points retained for achieving weekly physical activity challenges. Device: Fitbit Alta HR |
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Change in perceived social support for exercise (scale total score range: 1 to 5, with 1 representing low perceived social support for exercise and 5 representing high perceived social support for exercise; responses to all items are averaged to yield a total final score) |
| 0, 3, and 12 months |