NCT05752500

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine 3 interventions designed to increase physical activity in older adults with HIV. We will examine 3 potential components of an intervention package: physical activity coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy targeted toward common barriers to physical activity such as low motivation or chronic pain, and a Fitbit-based social support intervention. Our primary outcome will be physical activity, defined as steps per day. Results will guide choice of intervention components to be used in an optimized behavioral intervention.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
196

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable hiv

Timeline
16mo left

Started Jun 2023

Longer than P75 for not_applicable hiv

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress69%
Jun 2023Aug 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 22, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 2, 2023

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 21, 2023

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2027

Expected
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 31, 2027

Last Updated

March 17, 2026

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

February 22, 2023

Last Update Submit

March 13, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Steps per day

    Assessed via Fitbit

    Month 4

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Minutes per week of moderate-vigorous activity

    Month 4

  • Minutes per week of moderate-vigorous activity, self-report

    Month 4

  • Frailty Phenotype

    Month 4

  • CVD Risk

    Month 4

  • Physical performance

    Month 4

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (8)

BASM + PA Coaching

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Physical Activity Coaching

Behavioral: Physical Activity CoachingBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM + CB-PA

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Increase Physical Activity

Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM + SS-PA

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Social support for Physical Activity

Behavioral: Social Support for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM + PA Coaching + CB-PA

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Physical Activity Coaching Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Increase Physical Activity

Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Physical Activity CoachingBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM + PA Coaching + SS-PA

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Physical Activity Coaching Social support for Physical Activity

Behavioral: Social Support for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Physical Activity CoachingBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM + CB-PA + SS-PA

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Social support for Physical Activity

Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Social Support for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM + PA Coaching + CB-PA + SS-PA

EXPERIMENTAL

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring Physical Activity Coaching Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Increase Physical Activity Social support for Physical Activity

Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Social Support for Physical ActivityBehavioral: Physical Activity CoachingBehavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

BASM

OTHER

Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

Behavioral: Brief Advice and Self-Monitoring

Interventions

Participants will receive a single session with brief advice about increasing physical activity, and instructions on how to use their study-provided FitBit.

Also known as: BASM
BASMBASM + CB-PABASM + CB-PA + SS-PABASM + PA CoachingBASM + PA Coaching + CB-PABASM + PA Coaching + CB-PA + SS-PABASM + PA Coaching + SS-PABASM + SS-PA

Interventionist will use cognitive and behavioral techniques to help the participant increase facilitators and decrease barriers to physical activity, particularly barriers such as lack of motivation, depression, and chronic pain. Meetings will occur every other week for 4 months.

Also known as: CB- PA
BASM + CB-PABASM + CB-PA + SS-PABASM + PA Coaching + CB-PABASM + PA Coaching + CB-PA + SS-PA

This component will leverage the social functionality of the Fitbit app, promoting social support and friendly competition via a moderated Facebook group.

Also known as: SS-PA
BASM + CB-PA + SS-PABASM + PA Coaching + CB-PA + SS-PABASM + PA Coaching + SS-PABASM + SS-PA

The PA coach will meet with the participant to set goals for physical activity (steps) and encourage self-monitoring. Meetings will occur every other week for 4 months.

Also known as: PA Coaching
BASM + PA CoachingBASM + PA Coaching + CB-PABASM + PA Coaching + CB-PA + SS-PABASM + PA Coaching + SS-PA

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • HIV positive: defined by HIV antibody, detectable HIV RNA in plasma, or a note from the participant's HIV care provider.
  • Must be on continuous antiretroviral therapy (ART) for \> 3 months, as assessed via self-report.
  • Low PA: defined as self-report of \< 90 minutes of moderate-vigorous PA (MVPA) per week in the previous 3 months AND less than 14 hours per week of sustained walking in the previous 4 weeks.
  • Medically cleared for moderate PA. If participants report a) a history of cardiovascular disease including known coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, or stroke; or b) chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness or syncope either at rest or during activity in the past 3 months, then they must have medical clearance by a physician or primary care provider.
  • Age 50 years or older.
  • Proficiency in English: sufficient to engage in informed consent, understand assessments and materials provided, and engage and use Fitbit application (all materials provided in English).
  • Capacity to consent, documented by acceptable answers in a consent "teach-back" process.
  • Score of greater than 16 on the MOCA
  • Able to ambulate without assistive devices
  • Ability to use the FitBit application, as demonstrated to study staff.

You may not qualify if:

  • Medical conditions or physical or neurocognitive limitations that interfere with PA or study participation.
  • Hazardous substance use, assessed via a score ≥15 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) or ≥6 on the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST).

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 54415, United States

RECRUITING

Brown University Health

Providence, Rhode Island, 02904, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeSedentary Behavior

Interventions

ExerciseCrisis Intervention

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HIV InfectionsBlood-Borne InfectionsCommunicable DiseasesInfectionsSexually Transmitted Diseases, ViralSexually Transmitted DiseasesLentivirus InfectionsRetroviridae InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesSlow Virus DiseasesGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesImmunologic Deficiency SyndromesImmune System DiseasesBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological PhenomenaPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Lisa Uebelacker, PhD

    Butler Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Jason Baker, MD

    Hennepin Healthcare

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Bailey O'Keeffe, MS

CONTACT

Lisa Uebelacker, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Masking Details
Data analyst will be masked to intervention component assignment labels.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Model Details: 2x2x2 factorial design
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2023

First Posted

March 2, 2023

Study Start

June 21, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2027

Last Updated

March 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations