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NCT03563027 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Social and Financial Incentives to Increase Physical Activity Among Overweight and Obese Veterans

A NA study of Physical Activity, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
180
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT03563027: Completed NA study of Physical Activity, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

NCT03563027 is a NA study of Physical Activity that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 180 participants, below the 357-participant average among 131 other Physical Activity trials with a reported enrollment target (50% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03563027, a NA study of Physical Activity, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
180 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

In this randomized, controlled trial the investigators will compare the use of social and financial incentive-based interventions to increase physical activity among overweight and obese Veterans during a 12-week intervention with 8 weeks of follow-up.

Primary Outcome

Daily steps counts

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Social Incentive Gamification
  • BEHAVIORAL Support Sponsor
  • BEHAVIORAL Financial Incentive

Study Locations (2)

Pennsylvania

  • Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia
  • Philadelphia MultiService Center, Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 180 participants
Start Date 2019-03-19
Est. Completion 2020-08-09
Phase NA
VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the finished NCT03563027 record still lists

NCT03563027 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 180 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 357-participant average among 131 other Physical Activity trials with a reported enrollment target (50% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Physical Activity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Social Incentive Gamification is the first listed.

NCT03563027 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03563027 about?

NCT03563027 is a clinical study titled "Social and Financial Incentives to Increase Physical Activity Among Overweight and Obese Veterans". In this randomized, controlled trial the investigators will compare the use of social and financial incentive-based interventions to increase physical activity among overweight and obese Veterans during a 12-week intervention with 8 weeks of follow-up.

What is the current status of trial NCT03563027?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 180 participants. The study started on 2019-03-19. Estimated completion is 2020-08-09.

What conditions does trial NCT03563027 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Physical Activity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03563027?

The interventions under investigation include: Social Incentive Gamification (BEHAVIORAL), Support Sponsor (BEHAVIORAL), Financial Incentive (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03563027?

This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03563027 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Physical Activity

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT03563027's enrollment target sits among peer trials

180 55th of 131 higher than 77 of 131 other Physical Activity trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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