Physical Activity Intervention to Promote Walking Among Female University Students
WhatsApp Physical Activity Intervention to Promote Walking Among Female University Students in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Brief Summary
This study is a parallel group randomized controlled trial among female university students designed to test the effect of a physical activity intervention on daily walking. Both groups will receive messages 2-3 times per week via WhatsApp. Intervention group will receive orientation and wear a pedometer for the study period. The follow-up duration is 3 months.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Mar 2017
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 15, 2017
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 3, 2017
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 8, 2017
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 28, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 28, 2017
CompletedOctober 30, 2018
October 1, 2018
10 months
May 3, 2017
October 29, 2018
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Walking
Change in 7-day average steps. Measurement tool = Omron pedometer HJ-320
Baseline to 3-month follow-up
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Self-reported walking
Baseline to 3-month follow-up
Body Mass Index
Baseline to 3-month follow-up
Barriers to weight management
Baseline to 3-month follow-up
Study Arms (2)
Walking + WhatsApp
EXPERIMENTALThe participants assigned to the intervention group will be given a brief (15-minute) orientation where they learn about the importance of exercise, diet, and the benefits of weight reduction. They will be given further instruction on the regular use of the pedometer. They will be enrolled into a WhatsApp group. They will receive 2-3 health-promotional (walking and diet) messages per week via WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Only
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe control participants will be enrolled into a WhatsApp group. They will receive 2-3 non-health related messages per week via WhatsApp.
Interventions
Brief introductory session, pedometer instruction, daily pedometer use, and health messages delivered via WhatsApp 2-3 times per week.
Non-health related messages delivered via WhatsApp 2-3 times per week.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- female
- student enrolled at Qassim University during 2016-2017 academic year
- owns smartphone with internet access
- willing to complete all study requirements
You may not qualify if:
- Physical disability that precludes physical activity
- Morbidly obese (Body Mass Index \>45 kg/m2)
- Physician recommendation not to exercise
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Qassim University
Buraidah, Al-Qassim, 51452, Saudi Arabia
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Juliann Saquib, PhD
College of Medicine, Qassim University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Associate Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 3, 2017
First Posted
May 8, 2017
Study Start
March 15, 2017
Primary Completion
December 28, 2017
Study Completion
December 28, 2017
Last Updated
October 30, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-10
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share