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NCT05794178 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Testing Responses of Young Adults to Intervention Messages for Promoting Physical Activity Trial
A NA study of Physical Inactivity and Weight Gain, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 360
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT05794178: Recruiting NA study of Physical Inactivity and Weight Gain, sponsored by University of Michigan.
NCT05794178 is a NA study of Physical Inactivity and Weight Gain that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 360 participants, above the 219-participant average among 59 other Physical Inactivity trials with a reported enrollment target (64% higher). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05794178, a NA study of Physical Inactivity and Weight Gain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 360 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a precision (person-specific and context-sensitive) messaging algorithm for increasing physical activity and slowing weight gain in insufficiently-active young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does physical activity increase more when text messages are sent based on a precision rule for selecting and timing messages compared to when the same message content is selected and sent at random or not at all? * Do biological or social characteristics of young adults make them more likely to respond positively to the precision messaging intervention than either of the other two interventions? Participants will be provided with education about health-enhancing physical activity and given an activity tracker to wear for 12 months. They will then be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Participants in one group (Precision AIM) will receive up to 4 messages/day selected and timed based on a person-specific algorithm that forecasts possible message effects periodically throughout the day. Messages will be drawn from one of three content libraries: move more, sit less, or inspirational quotes. Participants in a second group (Random AIM) will receive 4 messages/day selected at random from the same three content libraries and delivered at random times within their availability window. Participants in the third group (No AIM) will receive not motivational messages but will randomly assigned to the Random AIM group will receive up to 4 messages/day drawn at random from three content libraries at randomly-selected times. Step counts and weight will be assessed at baseline, and at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months. Researchers will compare Precision AIM, Random AIM and No AIM groups to see if physical activity increased more and weight gain was slower in Precision AIM than Random AIM or No AIM after 3, 6, and 12 months of intervention, and 6 months after the intervention is complete (18 months).
Primary Outcome
Average daily step counts recorded by Actigraph accelerometer over a 7-day monitoring period
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Education
- BEHAVIORAL Activity tracker
- BEHAVIORAL Text messaging (random timing and selection)
- BEHAVIORAL Text messaging (precision dosing)
Study Locations (2)
Michigan
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 360 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-03-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT05794178 shows while recruiting
NCT05794178 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 360 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 219-participant average among 59 other Physical Inactivity trials with a reported enrollment target (64% higher).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Physical Inactivity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Education is the first listed.
NCT05794178 reports a single indexed study location in Michigan, Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05794178 about?
NCT05794178 is a clinical study titled "Testing Responses of Young Adults to Intervention Messages for Promoting Physical Activity Trial". The goal of this clinical trial is to test a precision (person-specific and context-sensitive) messaging algorithm for increasing physical activity and slowing weight gain in insufficiently-active young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does physical activity increase more when te...
What is the current status of trial NCT05794178?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 360 participants. The study started on 2023-03-31. Estimated completion is 2026-11-30.
What conditions does trial NCT05794178 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Physical Inactivity, Weight Gain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05794178?
The interventions under investigation include: Education (BEHAVIORAL), Activity tracker (BEHAVIORAL), Text messaging (random timing and selection) (BEHAVIORAL), Text messaging (precision dosing) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05794178?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05794178 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Michigan, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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