Motivation for Exercise: A Mood-Based Focus

NCT06706180 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 7628E
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.

Conditions

Exercise Motivation

Keywords

Exercise motivation; Exercise for mood

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Exercise Motivation

  Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2)

  Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Exercise adherence

  Retrospective accounting of the past 7 days, assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.

• Mood During Exercise

  Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart

• Perceived Exertion during Exercise

  Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart

Study Arms (2)

Exercise for Mood video

EXPERIMENTAL

The Exercise for Mood intervention is an approximately 11-minute video shown to participants which presents a mood-based motivational frame for exercise and physical activity. Video content focuses on discussions related to the immediate mood benefits from exercise, longer-term cognitive and mental health benefits of exercise, effects of positive affect during exercise, and mood-centered strategies for engaging in regular physical activity, including exercising in diverse locations, exercising with friends, and exercising with music or audiobooks.

Other: Exercise for Mood video

Exercise for Fitness video

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The Exercise for Fitness intervention is an approximately 11-minute video shown to participants which presents a fitness-based motivational frame for exercise and physical activity. Video content focuses on discussions related to the physical health effects of exercise, including cardiovascular health, increased calorie burning, and overall physical wellbeing. The video also includes recommendations for diversity of exercise, balancing cardiovascular and strength-training activities.

Other: Exercise for Fitness video

Interventions

Exercise for Mood video OTHER

As per arm of the same name

Exercise for Mood video

Exercise for Fitness video OTHER

As per arm of the same name

Exercise for Fitness video

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• At least 18 years of age
• Current PS101 student at Boston University
• A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
• Able to read English to provide informed consent
• Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device
• Access to Zoom video conferencing software

You may not qualify if:

• Under age 18
• Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items)
• Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation
• Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Boston University Charles River Campus: lead

Study Sites (1)

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Exercise

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Participants do not know that there are two motivational conditions. All outcomes are self-reported.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor Michael Otto

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 21, 2024
• First Posted: November 26, 2024
• Study Start: October 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 17, 2025
• Study Completion: March 17, 2025
• Last Updated: December 2, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: 6 months after publication of the primary outcome.
• Access Criteria: Investigators with a valid data-use agreement will be able to access the data.

Locations

US (1)