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NCT04573972 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Using Social Connectedness to Increase Physical Activity

A NA study, sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
172
Enrollment target

NCT04573972 is a NA study that has completed, run by Carnegie Mellon University. The registered enrollment target is 172 participants.

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The verdict

NCT04573972, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
172 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

A randomized controlled trial will test the effectiveness of social incentives relative to traditional incentives in promoting walking behavior among college students (N=200). Participants who are rewarded for walking together will be compared to those who are rewarded for walking even when alone. Research participants will download activity tracking apps (Fitbit app and AWARE app) that provide activity and location data. Participants will be consented and then randomized to one of two incentive schemes for walking. Over a 2-week intervention period, the standard incentive group will earn $2 per day when they meet their walking goal regardless of whether they walk alone or with others. The social incentive group will earn $1 per day when they reach their walking goal plus an additional $1 when they walk at least 2000 steps with their walking partner. The incentive scheme will be in place for 2-weeks, preceded by a 1-week baseline period and followed by a 2-week follow-up period.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Social Incentive
  • BEHAVIORAL Standard Incentive

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 172 participants
Start Date 2020-09-30
Est. Completion 2021-01-04
Phase NA

Sponsor

Carnegie Mellon University

37 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04573972

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04573972 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 172 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Carnegie Mellon University, which has 37 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Social Incentive is the first listed.

NCT04573972 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04573972 about?

NCT04573972 is a clinical study titled "Using Social Connectedness to Increase Physical Activity". A randomized controlled trial will test the effectiveness of social incentives relative to traditional incentives in promoting walking behavior among college students (N=200). Participants who are rewarded for walking together will be compared to those who are rewarded for walking even when alone. R...

What is the current status of trial NCT04573972?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 172 participants. The study started on 2020-09-30. Estimated completion is 2021-01-04.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04573972?

The interventions under investigation include: Social Incentive (BEHAVIORAL), Standard Incentive (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04573972?

This trial is sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University, which has 37 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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