NCT01564043

Brief Summary

Higher levels of physical activity are associated with better functional status, fewer hospital admissions, and lower mortality. The investigators studied the feasibility and safety of a novel program that combines a pedometer with a website to increase walking. This is a pilot study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
31

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2011

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

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, 2011

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2011

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 23, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 27, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

March 27, 2012

Status Verified

March 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

March 23, 2012

Last Update Submit

March 26, 2012

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Daily step count

    90 days

Study Arms (1)

website and pedometer

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: website and pedometer

Interventions

use of pedometer and website

website and pedometer

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years - 90 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • COPD
  • able to ambulate
  • internet access

You may not qualify if:

  • current pulmonary rehab

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

VABoston Healthcare System

Boston, Massachusetts, 02132, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Moy ML, Weston NA, Wilson EJ, Hess ML, Richardson CR. A pilot study of an Internet walking program and pedometer in COPD. Respir Med. 2012 Sep;106(9):1342-50. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2012.06.013. Epub 2012 Jul 12.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, ObstructiveLung DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesChronic DiseaseDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 23, 2012

First Posted

March 27, 2012

Study Start

February 1, 2011

Primary Completion

November 1, 2011

Study Completion

November 1, 2011

Last Updated

March 27, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-03

Locations