NCT01144767

Brief Summary

Despite the recognized health benefits of a physically active lifestyle, mid-life and older low-income and ethnic minority adults, including Hispanic Americans, are among the least active and understudied groups in the U.S. This research aims to develop and evaluate a bi-lingual physical activity promotion program, applying easy to use state-of-the-art computer technology, which is tailored to the preferences and needs of mid-life and older Latino adults. Such computer-based programs represent a potentially low-cost means for reaching the large proportion of low-income and ethnic minority Americans who are under-active.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2008

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2008

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2010

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 14, 2010

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 16, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

December 9, 2015

Status Verified

December 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

June 14, 2010

Last Update Submit

December 8, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Questionnaire

    self-report questionnaire to assess frequency and quantity of physical activity

    4 months

  • steps per day measured by accelerometry

    objective measure of physical activity collected by accelerometer monitor

    4 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • physical activity self-efficacy

    4 months

  • physical activity decisional balance

    4 months

  • Computer Attitude Scale

    4 months

  • Working Alliance Inventory

    4 months

Study Arms (2)

Computer-generated advisor

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants receive sessions with a computer-generated adviser who will provide tailored advice and encouragement to engage in physical activity.

Behavioral: Computer-generated advisor

Comparison control condition

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will receive live, group sessions on health topics unrelated to physical activity.

Behavioral: Comparison control condition

Interventions

Weekly sessions with a computer generated advisor who offers advice, feedback and guidance on physical activity

Computer-generated advisor

Weekly/biweekly sessions with a group facilitator to receive health education and information.

Comparison control condition

Eligibility Criteria

Age55 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • King AC, Bickmore TW, Campero MI, Pruitt LA, Yin JL. Employing virtual advisors in preventive care for underserved communities: results from the COMPASS study. J Health Commun. 2013;18(12):1449-64. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2013.798374. Epub 2013 Aug 13.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

CommunicationHealth BehaviorSedentary Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Abby C King

    Stanford University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 14, 2010

First Posted

June 16, 2010

Study Start

November 1, 2008

Primary Completion

April 1, 2010

Study Completion

April 1, 2010

Last Updated

December 9, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-12

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