Phase 1
Completed N=72
Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) to Improve Low Intensity Physical Activity in Older Adults
Sedentary Behavior
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04967313 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
72
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2023
Primary outcomePrimary: Within-person Change in Daily Steps. — 120.85; 257.42 Daily Steps
Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of using personalized trial methods in a virtual research study with Northwell employees aged 45-75 years old to increase low-intensity walking by 2,000 steps per day/5 days per week using four behavior change techniques (BCTs), provided in random order, and shown to have been effective in changing physical activity. The study will include a two-week baseline period during which levels of physical activity and adherence to the trial protocol will be evaluated. Individuals meeting adherence criteria will be randomized to the eight-week BCT intervention.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Within-person Change in Daily Steps. |
120.85; 257.42 | — |
| PRIMARY Participant Satisfaction With Personalized Trial Components. |
2.10; 2.38; 2.06; 2.42; 2.59; 2.60 | — |
| SECONDARY Self-Efficacy for Walking |
— | — |
| SECONDARY Participant Attitudes and Opinions Towards Personalized Trials. |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 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
- 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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04967313). 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.