HealthyPhase 3NCT00367029
Individualized Motivational Print Materials to Encourage More Physical Activity
A Phase 3 study testing Individualized Print-Based Motivational Program in people with Healthy, run by The Miriam Hospital at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Individuals who are not physically active are at risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Using motivational print materials is one way to encourage individuals to increase their physical activity. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- What is being tested?
- Individualized Print-Based Motivational Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 256 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2006to Apr 2011
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- In good general health
- Sedentary
- Able to speak and read English
- Planning to live in the area for the duration of the study
Who cannot join
- Currently participates in 91 or more minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity per week
- Heart disease
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Diabetes
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- High blood pressure
- History of gastric bypass surgery
- Psychoses
- Any serious medical problem that would make exercise unsafe or unwise
- Prior participation in a hospital-based or medically supervised weight loss program
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Pregnant or plans to become pregnant
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
About this study
Official title: Achieving Physical Activity Guidelines Through an Enhanced Print Intervention
Individuals who are not physically active are at risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Using motivational print materials is one way to encourage individuals to increase their physical activity. This study will evaluate the effect that an enhanced version of an individualized, print-based motivational program has on increasing physical activity among sedentary individuals.
Read the detailed description
Currently, only 32% of adults in the United States participate in regular physical activity. Several healthcare organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Heart Association recommend that adults engage in a minimum of 2 ½ hours of physical activity each week. In a previous study, individuals who received motivational print materials in the mail increased their weekly physical activity more than individuals who received no motivational materials or who received motivational support over the telephone. However, about half of those who were mailed the print materials still did not reach the recommended goal of 2 ½ hours of physical activity per week. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of an enhanced version of an individualized, print-based motivational program versus a previously tested print-based motivational program at increasing physical activity levels in sedentary individuals.
This study will enroll healthy, sedentary individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a print-based, individually tailored motivational program or an enhanced version of the same program. All participants will attend a baseline study visit, which will include body measurements, physical activity assessments, and health and psychological questionnaires. A select group of participants will also take part in an exercise test. Participants will then document their monthly physical activity. Study researchers will use this information, as well as the completed questionnaires, to develop individualized reports, manuals, and tip sheets that include feedback and strategies for increasing physical activity for each participant. Materials will be mailed to participants 14 times throughout the year. Participants in the enhanced intervention will receive additional materials that focus on increasing social support, self regulation, and outcome expectations, as well as materials on how to effectively monitor physical activity levels. They will also attend one study visit to assess their goals with the research staff. At Months 6 and 12, baseline evaluations will be repeated and all participants will be interviewed to assess physical activity levels.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Being tested
- Individualized Print-Based Motivational Program
- Keywords
- Physical Activity
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Individualized Print-Based Motivational ProgramBehavioural
Study researchers will develop individualized reports, manuals, and tip sheets that include feedback and strategies for increasing physical activity for each participant. Materials will be mailed to participants 14 times throughout the year.
Participants in the enhanced intervention will receive additional materials that focus on increasing social support, self regulation, and outcome expectations, as well as materials on how to effectively monitor physical activity levels. They will also attend one study visit to assess their goals with the research staff.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active comparator | Print-based, individually tailored motivational program Receives: Behavioral: Individualized Print-Based Motivational Program |
| 2 | Experimental | Enhanced version of the print-based, individually tailored motivational program Receives: Behavioral: Individualized Print-Based Motivational Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Achievement of 150 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity physical activity
Measured: Measured by the 7-day Physical Activity Recall test at Months 6 and 12
Secondary outcomes (2)
Moderators and mediators of the intervention (e.g., motivation and enjoyment)
Measured: Measured at Months 6 and 12
Cost-effectiveness
Measured: Measured at Months 6 and 12
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Aug 2006 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2006
- Primary completionApr 2011
- Study completionApr 2011
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 256 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Investigators
- Bess H. Marcus, PhD, Principal investigator, The Miriam Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00367029
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 408
- Other IDs
- R01HL064342-05
- Status last verified
- Mar 2009
- First submitted
- 18 Aug 2006
- Last updated
- 7 May 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Achieving Physical Activity Guidelines Through an Enhanced Print Intervention
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00367029
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 408
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Physical Activity
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 256 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- The Miriam HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Study start
- Aug 2006
- Primary completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Aug 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Individuals who are not physically active are at risk for developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Using motivational print materials is one way to encourage individuals to increase their physical activity. This study will evaluate the effect that an enhanced version of an individualized, print-based motivational program has on increasing physical activity among sedentary individuals.
Detailed description
Currently, only 32% of adults in the United States participate in regular physical activity. Several healthcare organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Heart Association recommend that adults engage in a minimum of 2 ½ hours of physical activity each week. In a previous study, individuals who received motivational print materials in the mail increased their weekly physical activity more than individuals who received no motivational materials or who received motivational support over the telephone. However, about half of those who were mailed the print materials still did not reach the recommended goal of 2 ½ hours of physical activity per week. The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of an enhanced version of an individualized, print-based motivational program versus a previously tested print-based motivational program at increasing physical activity levels in sedentary individuals.
This study will enroll healthy, sedentary individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a print-based, individually tailored motivational program or an enhanced version of the same program. All participants will attend a baseline study visit, which will include body measurements, physical activity assessments, and health and psychological questionnaires. A select group of participants will also take part in an exercise test. Participants will then document their monthly physical activity. Study researchers will use this information, as well as the completed questionnaires, to develop individualized reports, manuals, and tip sheets that include feedback and strategies for increasing physical activity for each participant. Materials will be mailed to participants 14 times throughout the year. Participants in the enhanced intervention will receive additional materials that focus on increasing social support, self regulation, and outcome expectations, as well as materials on how to effectively monitor physical activity levels. They will also attend one study visit to assess their goals with the research staff. At Months 6 and 12, baseline evaluations will be repeated and all participants will be interviewed to assess physical activity levels.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active comparator | Behavioral: Individualized Print-Based Motivational ProgramPrint-based, individually tailored motivational program |
| 2 | Experimental | Behavioral: Individualized Print-Based Motivational ProgramEnhanced version of the print-based, individually tailored motivational program |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- In good general health
- Sedentary
- Able to speak and read English
- Planning to live in the area for the duration of the study
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- Currently participates in 91 or more minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity per week
- Heart disease
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Individualized Print-Based Motivational ProgramStudy researchers will develop individualized reports, manuals, and tip sheets that include feedback and strategies for increasing physical activity for each participant. Materials will be mailed to participants 14 times throughout the year. Participants in the enhanced intervention will receive additional materials that focus on increasing social support, self regulation, and outcome expectations, as well as materials on how to effectively monitor physical activity levels. They will also attend one study visit to assess their goals with the research staff. | Behavioural | 1, 2 |
Primary outcome
Achievement of 150 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity physical activity
Time frame: Measured by the 7-day Physical Activity Recall test at Months 6 and 12
2 secondary outcomes
Moderators and mediators of the intervention (e.g., motivation and enjoyment)
Time frame: Measured at Months 6 and 12
Cost-effectiveness
Time frame: Measured at Months 6 and 12
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Bess H. Marcus, PhD principal investigator
The Miriam Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Individualized Print-Based Motivational Program in people with Healthy, run by The Miriam Hospital at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Achievement of 150 minutes per week of at least moderate intensity physical activity (time frame: Measured by the 7-day Physical Activity Recall test at Months 6 and 12). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 May 2014.