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N/A N=80 Randomized Single-blind Basic Science

Exergame Study for Family Caregivers

Sedentary Lifestyle

Enrolled (actual)
80
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2023
Primary outcome: Primary: Percent Change in Steps — 4.68; 4.77; 11.87; 2.69 Percent Change of Steps from Baseline — p=.49

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Social Exergame Treatment Group (Behavioral); Control Group (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 40+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Brandeis University
Primary completion
Mar 2022

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percent Change in Steps
4.68; 4.77; 11.87; 2.69; 10; 11.11 .49
PRIMARY
Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS)
32.32; 30.64; 32.23; 28.40 .48
PRIMARY
Social Connectedness Scale
4.88; 4.72; 4.7; 4.72; 4.96; 4.87 .04 sig
PRIMARY
UCLA Loneliness Scale
2.21; 2.21; 2.08; 2.24 .29
PRIMARY
Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) (20 Items)
2.32; 2.13; 2.14; 2.02; 1.09; 0.9 .51
PRIMARY
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
23.08; 22.82; 22.32; 22.20 .51
PRIMARY
Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI)
19.26; 21.01; 20.55; 20.17; 20.4; 20.44 .65
PRIMARY
Caregiver's Stress Scale
1.84; 1.61; 1.77; 1.58; 1.97; 1.83 .01 sig
PRIMARY
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Short Version
1523.69; 1234.46; 2066.86; 1375.50 .37
SECONDARY
Exercise Self-Efficacy
19.74; 19.10; 22.87; 22.86 .89
SECONDARY
Satisfaction With Life Scale
19.84; 19.95; 20.61; 18.66 .30
SECONDARY
Sense of Control
31.96; 29.77; 31.10; 29.07 .52
SECONDARY
Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire (EEQ)
67.29; 62.91 .45

Summary

The goal of this study is to examine Go&Grow as a social exergame intervention to increase physical activity and social support, to promote well-being in family caregivers, and to test social support and physical activity as mechanisms for the effects of the intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants who are caregivers for a family member (e.g., relative, spouse, friend) who is 65 years or older and is either frail, has a disability, or has at least one chronic illness
  • 40 years or older
  • Own an Android smartphone with Google play store/internet access
  • Able to walk for at least 20 minutes at a time
  • Comfortable wearing a fitness tracker for the duration of the study
  • Familiar with smartphone app usages
  • Comfortable with using the study-related app for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Had a recent (within the past 6 months) cardiovascular event or fall.
  • Currently participating in any other physical activity study/intervention
  • Currently own or use a Fitbit or other activity tracking watches
  • Knows someone who is participating or has participated in the study
  • Currently physically active (exercise regularly 3 times a week or more for at least 30 minutes)
  • More than 2 errors on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (Pfeiffer, 1975).
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05032872). 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.

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