Continuous Fitbit® UseNCT02954770
Long-term Usage of the Fitbit® Among Medical Residents
An observational study of Continuous Fitbit® Use, run by TriHealth Inc..
Trial summary
This is a one year follow up survey study after a Fitbit® challenge study to determine if wearing a Fitbit® motivates residents to increase their physical activity. This study seeks to determine if residents continue to use the Fitbit® after one year. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Continuous Fitbit® Use
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Oct 2016to Jan 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: All TriHealth residents
Who may be able to join
- Residents in training 18 years of age or older
- Residents who participated the initial Fitbit® challenge study
Who cannot join
- Physical impairment inhibiting the ability to walk or complete the validated questionnaires
About this study
Official title: Fitbit® Challenge: Can we Motivate Residents to Improve Their Physical Well Being?
This is a one year follow up survey study after a Fitbit® challenge study to determine if wearing a Fitbit® motivates residents to increase their physical activity. This study seeks to determine if residents continue to use the Fitbit® after one year.
Read the detailed description
Medical training is notoriously stressful. The combination of long work hours, sleep deprivation, clinical responsibilities, and academics leaves little time for residents and fellows to consider their own health maintenance, particularly with regards to physical activity. This is problematic for both the physician and the physician's patients. Numerous studies have shown that physicians who exercise regularly and maintain normal body mass are more likely to counsel their patients on these issues. Additionally, they are more experienced in the benefits of exercise and can counsel their patients on how to incorporate exercise into a busy schedule. This is a one year follow up survey study after a Fitbit® challenge study among TriHealth residents. The purpose of the initial Fitbit® challenge study was to to determine if wearing a Fitbit® motivates residents to increase their physical activity. This study seeks to determine the long-term usage of the Fitbit®.
- Conditions
- Continuous Fitbit® Use
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Fitbit® challenger | The residents who participated a Fitbit® challenge study about one year ago |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Status of Fitbit® use - descriptive measure
This is a binary outcome, either Yes or No to survey question #20 "Do you still wear your Fitbit® originally received as part of the Fitbit® study?"
Measured: One year after the initial Fitbit® challenge study
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Nov 2016 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2016
- Primary completionJan 2017
- Study completionJan 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Continuous Fitbit® UseStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Rachel Pauls, MD, Principal investigator, TriHealth - Cincinnati Urogynecology Associates
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02954770
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 14-078
- Status last verified
- Feb 2017
- First submitted
- 2 Nov 2016
- Last updated
- 6 Feb 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Feb 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Fitbit® Challenge: Can we Motivate Residents to Improve Their Physical Well Being?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02954770
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 14-078
- Conditions
- Continuous Fitbit® Use
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.University, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2016
- Primary completion
- Jan 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Nov 2016 (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 is a one year follow up survey study after a Fitbit® challenge study to determine if wearing a Fitbit® motivates residents to increase their physical activity. This study seeks to determine if residents continue to use the Fitbit® after one year.
Detailed description
Medical training is notoriously stressful. The combination of long work hours, sleep deprivation, clinical responsibilities, and academics leaves little time for residents and fellows to consider their own health maintenance, particularly with regards to physical activity. This is problematic for both the physician and the physician's patients. Numerous studies have shown that physicians who exercise regularly and maintain normal body mass are more likely to counsel their patients on these issues. Additionally, they are more experienced in the benefits of exercise and can counsel their patients on how to incorporate exercise into a busy schedule. This is a one year follow up survey study after a Fitbit® challenge study among TriHealth residents. The purpose of the initial Fitbit® challenge study was to to determine if wearing a Fitbit® motivates residents to increase their physical activity. This study seeks to determine the long-term usage of the Fitbit®.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Fitbit® challenger | – | –The residents who participated a Fitbit® challenge study about one year ago |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All TriHealth residents
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Residents in training 18 years of age or older
- Residents who participated the initial Fitbit® challenge study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Physical impairment inhibiting the ability to walk or complete the validated questionnaires
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Status of Fitbit® use - descriptive measure
Time frame: One year after the initial Fitbit® challenge study
This is a binary outcome, either Yes or No to survey question #20 "Do you still wear your Fitbit® originally received as part of the Fitbit® study?"
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 6 Feb 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
Rachel Pauls, MD principal investigator
TriHealth - Cincinnati Urogynecology Associates
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Continuous Fitbit® Use, run by TriHealth Inc..
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 6 Feb 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Status of Fitbit® use - descriptive measure (time frame: One year after the initial Fitbit® challenge study). 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 6 Feb 2017.