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Physical ActivityNCT03601663

Exploring the Effect of an Intervention on Women's Physical Activity Behaviour

A study testing Physical Activity Information, Physical Activity Monitoring and Autonomy-support in people with Physical Activity, run by University of Ottawa at 1 site in Canada.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote physical and mental health and wellbeing, yet few women are active enough to see these benefits. Wearable activity trackers show promise for helping people increase their physical activity levels by supporting self-monitoring. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Physical Activity
What is being tested?
Physical Activity Information, Physical Activity Monitoring and Autonomy-support
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
49 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
1 Sep 2018to 30 Aug 2019
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 18 to 65 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

All participants will need to meet the following inclusion criteria to participate in the intervention:

  1. Are a woman between the ages of 18 and 65 years
  2. Can understand, read, and speak in English
  3. Are able to safely engage in physical activity
  4. Are not currently pregnant or lactating
  5. Currently participating in less than 150 minutes of moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity and less than two strength training sessions per week
  6. Are overweight or obese (i.e., have a body mass index greater than 25kg/m2)
  7. Have access to the Internet and an email account
  8. Have not used a wearable activity tracker within the past year (e.g., Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin, Polar)
  9. Live within 50km of the University of Ottawa

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • University of Ottawa

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1N6N5

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: Exploring the Effect of an eHealth Intervention on Women's Physical Activity Behaviour

Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote physical and mental health and wellbeing, yet few women are active enough to see these benefits. Wearable activity trackers show promise for helping people increase their physical activity levels by supporting self-monitoring. However, few researchers have examined how providing people with these devices impacts physical activity levels, or motivation for physical activity which is a significant and robust predictor of physical activity. Based on previous research, it is possible that women's physical activity levels would be more likely to increase if they received an autonomy-supportive intervention to enhance motivation in addition to a wearable activity tracker. A pilot, three-armed randomized controlled trial was developed to test this hypothesis and to assess if changes in perceived autonomy-support, basic psychological need satisfaction/thwarting, motivational regulations, wellbeing indicators are associated with changes in physical activity over time.

Being tested
Physical Activity Information, Physical Activity Monitoring, Autonomy-support
Keywords
physical activity, obesity, pilot study, randomized controlled trial, women, eHealth
Medical subject headings
Motor Activity, Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Physical Activity InformationBehavioural

    Participants will receive a copy of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines.

  • Physical Activity MonitoringBehavioural

    Participants will receive a wearable activity tracker (Polar A300).

  • Autonomy-supportBehavioural

    Participants will receive eight autonomy-supportive weekly emails containing information and activities to help them set goals and make changes to become physically active.

Study groups in NCT03601663
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group 1ExperimentalParticipants in the main experimental group will receive a copy of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines that provide basic information about and recommendations for physical activity, a wearable activity tracker to support self-monitoring, and autonomy-support delivered through weekly emails to help enhance motivation for physical activity.
Receives: Behavioral: Physical Activity Information; Behavioral: Physical Activity Monitoring; Behavioral: Autonomy-support
Group 2Active comparatorParticipants in this comparison group will receive a copy of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines that provide basic information about and recommendations for physical activity, and a wearable activity tracker to support self-monitoring. They will not receive any specific support to enhance motivation for physical activity.
Receives: Behavioral: Physical Activity Information; Behavioral: Physical Activity Monitoring
Group 3Active comparatorParticipants in this information-only comparison group will receive a copy of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines that provide basic information about and recommendations for physical activity.
Receives: Behavioral: Physical Activity Information

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Physical activity behaviour: International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-S)

    Change in self-reported physical activity (over the past 7 days) from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  2. Physical activity behaviour: Custom strength and resistance training questionnaire

    Change in strength and resistance training habits from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Physical activity behaviour: Direct measure

    Change in weekly directly measured levels of physical activity as measured by accelerometers (Polar A300), which will be worn by participants assigned to Group 1 and Group 2 during waking hours for the duration of the intervention.

    Measured: Duration of intervention phase (8 weeks).

  2. Perceived autonomy support: Perceived Autonomy Support Scale for Exercise Settings (PASSES; Hagger et al., 2007)

    Change in perceived autonomy support for physical activity from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  3. Basic psychological need satisfaction: Psychological Need Satisfaction in Exercise Scale (PNSE; Wilson, Rogers, Rodgers, & Wild, 2006)

    Change in basic psychological need satisfaction for physical activity from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  4. Motivational regulations: Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-2R; Markland & Tobin, 2004; Wilson, Rodgers, Loitz, & Scime, 2006)

    Change in motivational regulations for physical activity from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  5. Basic psychological need thwarting: Psychological Need Thwarting Scale (PNTS; Bartholomew, Ntoumanis, Ryan, & Thøgersen-Ntoumani, 2011)

    Change in basic psychological need thwarting activity from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  6. Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (I-PANAS-SF; Thompson, 2016; Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988).

    Change in affect from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: : Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  7. Vitality: Subjective Vitality Scale (Ryan & Frederick, 1997).

    Change in vitality affect from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  8. Depression: Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9; Kroenke, Spitzer, & Williams, 2001).

    Change in depressive symptoms from baseline to post-intervention, and from post-intervention to follow-up.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).

  9. Wearable activity tracker usage: Multiple choice questions

    Frequency of wearable activity tracker usage in general during the intervention phase for participants randomized to Group 1 or Group 2.

    Measured: Post-intervention (week 9).

  10. Recruitment rates

    The number of eligible participants who enrol in the study out of the number assessed for eligibility.

    Measured: Duration of recruitment and intervention phases (9 weeks).

  11. Retention rates

    The number of participants completing all scheduled assessments.

    Measured: Duration of recruitment and intervention phases (9 weeks).

  12. Acceptability: Open ended questions

    For participants randomized to Group 1, what participants liked, disliked, and would change about the intervention.

    Measured: Duration of recruitment and intervention phases (9 weeks).

  13. Body mass

    Change in body mass measured from baseline to post-intervention as determined using a scale (Tanita BWB 800S).

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) and post-intervention (week 9).

  14. Body composition

    Change in body composition from baseline to post-intervention as determined by a scale (Tanita BWB 800S) that uses bioelectrical impedance to assess body composition.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) and post-intervention (week 9).

  15. Waist circumference

    Change in waist circumference from baseline to post-intervention as measured using a measuring tape.

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) and post-intervention (week 9).

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Jul 2018
  2. Study start1 Sep 2018
  3. Primary completion22 Apr 2019
  4. Study completion30 Aug 2019

Resources

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
49 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03601663
Sponsor's protocol ID
eHealth_Women_PA
Status last verified
Mar 2020
First submitted
4 Jul 2018
Last updated
24 Mar 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bartholomew KJ, Ntoumanis N, Ryan RM, Thogersen-Ntoumani C. Psychological need thwarting in the sport context: assessing the darker side of athletic experience. J Sport Exerc Psychol. 2011 Feb;33(1):75-102. doi: 10.1123/jsep.33.1.75.

    PubMed 21451172
  • Hagger, M. S., Chatzisarantis, N. L., Hein, V., Pihu, M., Soós, I., & Karsai, I. (2007). The perceived autonomy support scale for exercise settings (PASSES): Development, validity, and cross-cultural invariance in young people. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 8(5), 632-653. doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2006.09.001

  • Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Sep;16(9):606-13. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x.

    PubMed 11556941
  • Markland, D., & Tobin, V. (2004). A modification to the behavioural regulation in exercise questionnaire to include an assessment of amotivation. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 26, 191-196.

  • Ryan RM, Frederick C. On energy, personality, and health: subjective vitality as a dynamic reflection of well-being. J Pers. 1997 Sep;65(3):529-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-6494.1997.tb00326.x.

    PubMed 9327588
  • Thompson, E. R. (2016). Development and validation of an internationally reliable short-form of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 38(2), 227-242. doi:10.1177/0022022106297301

  • Watson D, Clark LA, Tellegen A. Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: the PANAS scales. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1988 Jun;54(6):1063-70. doi: 10.1037//0022-3514.54.6.1063.

    PubMed 3397865
  • Wilson, P. M., Rodgers, W. M., Loitz, C., & Scime, G. (2006). "It's who I am… really!" The importance of integrated regulation in exercise contexts. Journal of Applied Biobehavioural Research, 11(2), 79-104.

  • Wilson, P. M., Rogers, T., Rodgers, W. M., & Wild, C. (2006). The psychological need satisfaction in exercise scale. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 28, 231-251.

  • Brunet J, Sharma S, Price J, Black M. Acceptability and Usability of a Theory-Driven Intervention via Email to Promote Physical Activity in Women Who Are Overweight or Obese: Substudy Within a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Form Res. 2023 Oct 3;7:e48301. doi: 10.2196/48301.

    PubMed 37788048
  • Black M, Brunet J. A Wearable Activity Tracker Intervention With and Without Weekly Behavioral Support Emails to Promote Physical Activity Among Women Who Are Overweight or Obese: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2021 Dec 16;9(12):e28128. doi: 10.2196/28128.

    PubMed 34927590

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Physical Activity Information, Physical Activity Monitoring and Autonomy-support in people with Physical Activity, run by University of Ottawa at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

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 24 Mar 2020. 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 Canada. 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?

Physical activity behaviour: International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-S) (time frame: Baseline (week 0), post-intervention (week 9), and follow-up (week 21).). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03601663, which also lists 11 linked publications.

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 24 Mar 2020.

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