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NCT03803085 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Group-Based Walking Study Using WeChat to Enhance Physical Activity Among Older Adults
A NA study of Sedentary Behavior and Inactivity, sponsored by Brandeis University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03803085: Completed NA study of Sedentary Behavior and Inactivity, sponsored by Brandeis University.
NCT03803085 is a NA study of Sedentary Behavior and Inactivity that has completed, run by Brandeis University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 756-participant average among 42 other Sedentary Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03803085, a NA study of Sedentary Behavior and Inactivity, has completed, sponsored by Brandeis University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The aim for the study is to use the function WeRun in the application WeChat to encourage physical activity and social engagement among community dwelling older adults and their family members and friends. The specific aims are to test the effectiveness of a social contact and comparison intervention for increasing regular daily physical activity among community dwelling older adults, and to examine the potential effectiveness of WeChat in cultivating social engagement and well-being among community dwelling older adults.
Primary Outcome
Weekly average number of steps recorded with WeRun on the phone \[ (averaged across 7 days at Baseline week and averaged across 7 days at Week 4 (Posttest) and averaged across 7 days at Week 8 (one month follow up)\].
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Control condition
- BEHAVIORAL Treatment condition
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Brandeis University - Waltham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-07-02 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03803085 record still lists
NCT03803085 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 756-participant average among 42 other Sedentary Behavior trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Sedentary Behavior appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Control condition is the first listed.
NCT03803085 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03803085 about?
NCT03803085 is a clinical study titled "A Group-Based Walking Study Using WeChat to Enhance Physical Activity Among Older Adults". The aim for the study is to use the function WeRun in the application WeChat to encourage physical activity and social engagement among community dwelling older adults and their family members and friends. The specific aims are to test the effectiveness of a social contact and comparison interventio...
What is the current status of trial NCT03803085?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2018-10-30. Estimated completion is 2019-07-02.
What conditions does trial NCT03803085 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sedentary Behavior, Inactivity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03803085?
The interventions under investigation include: Control condition (BEHAVIORAL), Treatment condition (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03803085?
This trial is sponsored by Brandeis University, which has 8 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03803085 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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