Evaluating Whether Charity Incentives Motive Cancer Survivors to Increase Physical Activity

NCT03322059 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: RSCA111
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 51
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The investigators propose to examine whether linking daily activity with charity-based incentives motivates cancer survivors to initiate and maintain physical activity. Linking daily physical activity goals with a cancer specific charity incentive may provide a uniquely salient motivator that promotes increased physical activity among cancer survivors. The investigators will examine whether using activity monitors in combination with charitable incentives leads to greater increases in physical activity compared to activity monitors alone. Target participants includes cancer survivors who are not already active. Physical activity (e.g., steps per day, time in moderate-intensity activity) will be examined at baseline and following a 12-week intervention period using an activPAL accelerometer. After the baseline assessment, both groups will receive a fitbit monitor and informational material designed to increase physical activity. Participants in the fitbit+charity group will have donations made in their name to a cancer charity if they meet daily step goals. Physical activity levels will be monitored using the fitbit device for 6-weeks following the formal intervention period.

Conditions

Cancer; Physical Activity; Incentives

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Daily steps

  Daily steps as measured by activPAL

  12 weeks - change from baseline to 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (24)

• Participant retention

  12 weeks

• Intervention Reach

  Baseline

• Step goal adherence

  1-12 weeks

• Daily Steps

  baseline to 12 weeks

• Sleep

  baseline to 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The core intervention will include educational materials, access to a basic smartphone app and a Fitbit. Participants will receive a weekly email with a step goal that will increase 10% beyond the previous weeks values.

Behavioral: Control

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

The core intervention will include educational materials, access to a basic smartphone app and a Fitbit. Participants will receive a weekly email with a step goal that will increase 10% beyond the previous weeks values. Participants will be in the form of a charitable donation in their name to a cancer charity.

Behavioral: Experimental

Interventions

Experimental BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a fitbit and lifestyle counseling to increase steps. Weekly newsletter for first 6 weeks, bi-weekly for remaining weeks with behavioral content designed to increase physical activity (e.g., barriers, SMART goals). They will also receive a donation to a cancer charity of their choice if they meet daily step goals.

Also known as: Fitbit+incentives

Intervention

Control BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a fitbit and lifestyle counseling to increase steps. Weekly newsletter for first 6 weeks, bi-weekly for remaining weeks with behavioral content designed to increase physical activity (e.g., barriers, SMART goals).

Also known as: Fitbit-only

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Adults ≥ 18 years and \<50 y, with diagnosed Adolescent or Young Adult cancer (diagnosed between 15-39y of age);
• ≥ 6 months post-cancer treatment
• English speaking
• Participate in \<60 minutes of MVPA/week
• Own a smartphone
• Have access to computer
• Participants must also pass a physical activity readiness questionnaire or receive medical clearance from their primary care physician or oncologist.

You may not qualify if:

• Joint, cardiovascular, or respiratory problem(s) precluding physical activity
• Metastatic disease
• Planned elective surgery or pregnancy during intervention/follow-up that would interfere with participation (e.g., breast reconstructive surgery).
• Already using a wearable device \>5 days per week

Sponsors & Collaborators

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo: lead

Study Sites (1)

California Polytechnic State University

San Luis Obispo, California, 94307, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Keadle SK, Meuter L, Phelan S, Phillips SM. Charity-based incentives motivate young adult cancer survivors to increase physical activity: a pilot randomized clinical trial. J Behav Med. 2021 Oct;44(5):682-693. doi: 10.1007/s10865-021-00218-w. Epub 2021 Apr 7.

  PMID: 33825070 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 13, 2017
• First Posted: October 26, 2017
• Study Start: November 1, 2017
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2018
• Study Completion: December 1, 2018
• Last Updated: July 23, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07

Locations

US (1)