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Behavioral Economic Approaches to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients With Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
NCT03911141 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The objective of this study is to use a randomized, controlled trial to test the effectiveness of using gamification, financial incentives, or both to increase physical activity among patients with elevated risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). ASCVD is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of ASCVD, but less than 50% of US adults achieve enough physical activity to obtain these benefits.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Gamification
- BEHAVIORAL Financial
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,062 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-04-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-01-27 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03911141
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03911141 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,062 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,457 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Gamification is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03911141 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03911141 about?
NCT03911141 is a clinical study titled "Behavioral Economic Approaches to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients With Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease". The objective of this study is to use a randomized, controlled trial to test the effectiveness of using gamification, financial incentives, or both to increase physical activity among patients with elevated risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). ASCVD is the leading cause of morbid...
What is the current status of trial NCT03911141?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,062 participants. The study started on 2019-04-12. Estimated completion is 2024-01-27.
What conditions does trial NCT03911141 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03911141?
The interventions under investigation include: Gamification (BEHAVIORAL), Financial (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03911141?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,457 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03911141 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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