NCT00281437

Brief Summary

The current study was designed to investigate the influence of choice of exercise program on exercise adherence. The two exercise programs included 1) traditional exercise at a fitness centre or 2) lifestyle exercise-walking using a pedometer to track steps. Biological and psychological indicators were examined to investigate the effect of choice in a sample of sedentary adults.

Trial Health

80
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 20, 2006

Completed
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First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 24, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

November 5, 2024

Status Verified

November 1, 2024

First QC Date

January 20, 2006

Last Update Submit

November 4, 2024

Conditions

Exercise AdherenceSedentary AdultsLifestyleTraditional

Keywords

exerciseadherencelifestylechoiceautonomy

Interventions

choice of exercise programBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • year old adults
  • sedentary (exercise less than twice per month in the last 4 months)

You may not qualify if:

  • physician non-consent
  • too active (exercise more than twice per month in the last 4 months)
  • participated in previous studies from this lab

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Wendy M Rodgers, PhD

    University of Alberta

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Gordon J Bell, PhD

    University of Alberta

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Kerry Courneya, PhD

    University of Alberta

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Vicki J Harber, PhD

    University of Alberta

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 20, 2006

First Posted

January 24, 2006

Last Updated

November 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

CA(1)