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NCT00792207 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Role of a Virtual Coach in Improving Adherence to an Activity Program for Overweight Adults
A NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70
- Enrollment target
NCT00792207: Completed NA study, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT00792207 is a NA study that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00792207, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 70 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Hypothesis: Overweight subjects using a Virtual Coach will demonstrate improved adherence to an exercise regime. This study is designed to examine the effect of a computer program called a "Virtual Coach" and find out if it helps people become more active. This program acts as a kind of a personal trainer and will give you feedback. All participants in the study will receive an activity monitor to wear during the study and a website to use to track activity. Half of the participants will also receive the virtual coach software. This software will have to be downloaded onto your computer, and we will ask that you check in with the coach using the software three times a week for 12 weeks. The group you will be placed in will be selected by chance.
Interventions
- OTHER Virtual Coach software
- OTHER Activity monitor and website
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00792207
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00792207 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 70 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Virtual Coach software is the first listed.
NCT00792207 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00792207 about?
NCT00792207 is a clinical study titled "The Role of a Virtual Coach in Improving Adherence to an Activity Program for Overweight Adults". Hypothesis: Overweight subjects using a Virtual Coach will demonstrate improved adherence to an exercise regime. This study is designed to examine the effect of a computer program called a "Virtual Coach" and find out if it helps people become more active. This program acts as a kind of a personal ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00792207?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 70 participants. The study started on 2008-06. Estimated completion is 2008-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00792207?
The interventions under investigation include: Virtual Coach software (OTHER), Activity monitor and website (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00792207?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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