ObesityNCT01335880
Helping People to Exercise Regularly
A study testing Coupons for use within the next week and Coupons for use within the next 3 months in people with Obesity and Heart Disease, run by University of Pennsylvania at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study tests two different incentive mechanisms to induce members of a particular urban senior center to attend more exercise classes. Coupons for future use are given to participants who attend an exercise class and will be redeemable within either a one week or three month time period, depending on which… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity, Heart Disease
- What is being tested?
- Coupons for use within the next week and Coupons for use within the next 3 months
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 117 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Apr 2011to Jul 2012
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 55 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 55 years or older
- Member of the Philadelphia Senior Center
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
About this study
This study tests two different incentive mechanisms to induce members of a particular urban senior center to attend more exercise classes. Coupons for future use are given to participants who attend an exercise class and will be redeemable within either a one week or three month time period, depending on which experimental group the participant is assigned to. Frequency of exercise class attendance at the end of 2 months will be the primary outcome.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Heart Disease
- Being tested
- Coupons for use within the next week, Coupons for use within the next 3 months
- Keywords
- Obesity, Heart Disease, Seniors, Elderly, Chronic Disease, Prevention
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity, Heart Diseases, Chronic Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Coupons for use within the next weekBehavioural
Participants who attend an exercise class will receive a coupon for a free exercise class to be used within the next week.
Coupons for use within the next 3 monthsBehavioural
Participants who attend an exercise class will receive a coupon to attend an exercise class for free within the next 3 months.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion I | Active comparator | Three month time horizon Receives: Behavioral: Coupons for use within the next 3 months |
| Promotion II | Experimental | One week time horizon Receives: Behavioral: Coupons for use within the next week |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Frequency of exercise class attendance
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Apr 2011 (estimated)
- Study startApr 2011
- Primary completionJul 2012
- Study completionJul 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of PennsylvaniaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 117 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Erte Xiao, PhD, Principal investigator, Carnegie Mellon University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01335880
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HS10-385
- Status last verified
- Jul 2011
- First submitted
- 13 Apr 2011
- Last updated
- 18 Oct 2012
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Oct 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Helping People to Exercise Regularly
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01335880
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HS10-385
- Conditions
- Obesity, Heart Disease
- Keywords
- Obesity, Heart Disease, Seniors, Elderly, Chronic Disease, Prevention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 117 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of PennsylvaniaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Study start
- Apr 2011
- Primary completion
- Jul 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Apr 2011 (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.
This study tests two different incentive mechanisms to induce members of a particular urban senior center to attend more exercise classes. Coupons for future use are given to participants who attend an exercise class and will be redeemable within either a one week or three month time period, depending on which experimental group the participant is assigned to. Frequency of exercise class attendance at the end of 2 months will be the primary outcome.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Promotion I | Active comparator | Behavioral: Coupons for use within the next 3 monthsThree month time horizon |
| Promotion II | Experimental | Behavioral: Coupons for use within the next weekOne week time horizon |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Age 55 years or older
- Member of the Philadelphia Senior Center
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coupons for use within the next weekParticipants who attend an exercise class will receive a coupon for a free exercise class to be used within the next week. | Behavioural | Promotion II |
| Coupons for use within the next 3 monthsParticipants who attend an exercise class will receive a coupon to attend an exercise class for free within the next 3 months. | Behavioural | Promotion I |
Primary outcome
Frequency of exercise class attendance
Time frame: 2 months
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 18 Oct 2012.
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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.
Erte Xiao, PhD principal investigator
Carnegie Mellon University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Coupons for use within the next week and Coupons for use within the next 3 months in people with Obesity and Heart Disease, run by University of Pennsylvania 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 2 inclusion and 1 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 18 Oct 2012. 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.
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?
Frequency of exercise class attendance (time frame: 2 months). 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 18 Oct 2012.