PA4Health Physical Activity App Open Pilot Study for African American Women

NCT05714280 | Active Not Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: CityUNYSPHK23MD014164
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Test the acceptability of a smartphone physical activity app for African American women

Conditions

Test Acceptability/Usability of a Physical Activity App Developed for African American Women

Keywords

PA4Health Open Pilot; Physical Activity App; African American Women

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• System usability scale (SUS)-- app satisfaction

  The SUS measures ability of technology software. High levels of usability and acceptability of the app will be determined by a score greater than 70 on the SUS. Information will be used for improvement of the software.

  8 weeks study

• Metada; collected through app system

  This information will inform usage of patterns of participants, including how frequently the logged into the app system and the component of the app the more frequently or less frequently

  8weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Accelerometer

  Participants will wear this device for 7 consecutive days at baseline and at 8 weeks(end of the intervention)

• Fitbit data

  Participants will wear this device daily during the 8-week intervention

Interventions

PA4Health Open Pilot BEHAVIORAL

The goal of this aim is to collect data that guide the refinement of intervention components and structure to increase appeal to AA women. Fifteen physically inactive AA women will participate in a 12-week study examining the feasibility, acceptability, and usage of the PA4Health app. They will receive a Fitbit tracker to be worn during the trial. Following the trial, participants will complete self-report measures as well as a semi-structured interview to learn about their experience in using the app, any experienced difficulties, and recommendations for improving the acceptance and usage of the app.

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• be ages 18-64
• identify as AA and female
• own a smartphone
• be able to provide consent
• not regularly physically active (i.e. less than 90 mins. of MVPA per week), 6) medically cleared for PA,
• \) have a valid email address, and 9) no previous engagement in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• physical limitations to PA engagement
• significant medical conditions (e.g., heart failure)
• planned surgery in the next 6 months,
• pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• City University of New York, School of Public Health: lead
• National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

City University of New York School of Public Health & Health Policy

New York, New York, 10027, United States

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 28, 2022
• First Posted: February 6, 2023
• Study Start: February 25, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 30, 2025
• Study Completion: October 30, 2025
• Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)