N/A
Completed N=40
STEP AND GO: A Study of Technology-based Exercise Promotion
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01953224 ↗Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Physical Activity From Baseline to 12 Weeks — 8.82; 2.32 minutes per day
Summary
The purpose of the study is to test an intervention that uses a mobile game to encourage increased physical activity among adults.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Physical Activity From Baseline to 12 Weeks |
8.82; 2.32 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Physical Fitness From Baseline to 12 Weeks |
-0.01; 0.15 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Body Fat Percentage From Baseline to 12 Weeks |
-0.41; -0.20 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Blood Pressure From Baseline to 12 Weeks |
3.62; 2.44; 0.42; -0.88 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Weight From Baseline to 12 Weeks |
0.02; -0.18 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Motivation From Baseline to 12 Weeks |
0.76; 0.18 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age between 18 and 69 years old
- BMI is between 25 kg/m2 and 35 kg/m2
- Able to read and understand English
- Able to read words in standard applications on a mobile device 5" large
- Able to walk for exercise
- Able to find transportation to the study location
- Willing to use a smartphone provided by the study to participate
- Willing to listen to a potentially scary or sad story that includes violence
- Willing to share basic information on walks with other participants via a social network
Exclusion Criteria
- (If female) currently pregnant or nursing or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- 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 in the next 4 months 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
- Takes medications for diabetes or thyroid issues
- 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)
- Another member of the household is a participant or staff member on this trial
- Currently a participant in a physical activity or weight loss research trial
- Recently (less than six months ago) completed a physical activity or weight loss research trial
- Recently (less than six months ago) lost more than 5% of their body weight
- 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 Zombies, Run! for exercise
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01953224). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.