NCT00200317

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine if an individually tailored Internet intervention is more efficacious than an individually tailored print-based intervention and standard Internet intervention for physical activity adoption and maintenance among sedentary adults.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
240

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2003

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2003

Completed
2.6 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2005

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 20, 2005

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

May 1, 2007

Status Verified

September 1, 2005

First QC Date

September 13, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 27, 2007

Conditions

Cardiovascular Disease

Keywords

ExerciseInternetPrintRandomized Controlled TrialExercise Intervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Minutes of physical activity per week based on 7-Day Physical Activity Recall Interview.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Minutes of physical activity per week based on objective physical activity monitor (ActiGraph);

  • Minutes of walking on a treadmill; and Estimated Vo2 on treadmill test.

Interventions

Internet and print-based interventionsBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Sedentary, defined as exercising less than 90 minutes per week
  • Lack of access to the Internet
  • Lack of access to receiving mail

You may not qualify if:

  • Coronary heart disease (history of myocardial infarction or symptoms of angina)
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Orthopedic problems which would limit treadmill testing
  • Other medical or psychological problems that could make adherence with the study protocol difficult or dangerous
  • Consumption of three or more alcoholics drinks per day
  • Current or planned pregnancy
  • Planning to move from the area within the next year
  • Current suicidal ideation or psychosis
  • Current clinical depression
  • Recent hospitalization due to a psychiatric disorder
  • Taking medication that may impair physical activity tolerance or performance (e.g., beta blockers).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Marcus BH, Lewis BA, Williams DM, Dunsiger S, Jakicic JM, Whiteley JA, Albrecht AE, Napolitano MA, Bock BC, Tate DF, Sciamanna CN, Parisi AF. A comparison of Internet and print-based physical activity interventions. Arch Intern Med. 2007 May 14;167(9):944-9. doi: 10.1001/archinte.167.9.944.

    PMID: 17502536DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cardiovascular DiseasesMotor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Bess H Marcus, Ph.D.

    Brown Medical School & The Miriam Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Posted

September 20, 2005

Study Start

February 1, 2003

Study Completion

May 1, 2006

Last Updated

May 1, 2007

Record last verified: 2005-09

Locations

US(1)