Effects of a Wearable Device and Social Media-Based Intervention on Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Adults

NCT06739876 | Completed Results

• 2 other identifiers: NCUEREC-110-082111-2410-H-005-055-MY3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to examine whether the use of a wearable device and social media based intention increases physical activity and enhance sleep quality among adults.

Conditions

Sleep; Physical Activity

Keywords

Sleep quality; wearable device; motivation; social media support; physical activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Changes in Physical Activity

  Change in physical activity will be assessed by self-report measure on sedentary breaks and behaviour (the measure was developed by the investigator in a previous study). In addition, it will also be assessed by a measurable device (physical activity-related parameters assessed by Garmin monitor).

  Baseline, and post-assessment (immediately after the intervention), one month follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Changes in Sedentary Behavior

  Baseline, and post-assessment (immediately after the intervention), one month follow-up

Study Arms (3)

No wearable device: Control

NO INTERVENTION

The control group will not wear the device at times other than completing assessments at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.

Intervention: Device and motivational support via social media

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the Device and motivational support group will wear the device (Garmin tracker) for a month. In addition, they will receive motivational support via social media.

Behavioral: Wearable device-based intervention (with motivational support via social media)

Intervention: Device

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the Device group will wear the device (Garmin tracker) for a month.

Behavioral: Wearable device-based intervention (without support)

Interventions

Wearable device-based intervention (with motivational support via social media) BEHAVIORAL

The wearable device-based intervention aims to reduce sedentary behavior as the Move alert function may facilitate the management of one's physical activity. Motivational support will be provided via an online community created using LINE platform. The platform serve for the following purposes: a) providing psychoeduation prior to the intervention; b) providing a place for participants to motivate and encourage each other; c) provide health knowledge to participants weekly, to motivate behavioral change; d) encouraging participants to upload their daily step count to the community page to motivate each other's progress; e) based on participant's performance, research assistants will provide tailored support using Line stickers designed for the present intervention; f) research assistants will monitor participants' step counts and provide prizes (vouchers) for those who had the most step counts and made the most improvements.

Intervention: Device and motivational support via social media

Wearable device-based intervention (without support) BEHAVIORAL

The wearable device-based intervention aims to reduce sedentary behavior as the Move alert function may facilitate the management of one's physical activity.

Intervention: Device

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Those who have not used a wearable-device before.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Chung Hsing University: lead

Study Sites (1)

National Chung Hsing University

Taichung, 402, Taiwan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Limitations and Caveats

The study was conducted at a single university using convenience sampling. The relatively small sample size and short intervention period may limit the generalizability of the findings.

Results Point of Contact

• Title: Po-Wen Ku
• Organization: Naitonal Chung Hsing University

powen.ku@nchu.edu.yw

+886 4 22840845

Publication Agreements

• PI is Sponsor Employee: No
• Restrictive Agreement: No

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: Professor

Model Details: Participants in the intervention group will wear a device and will either receive motivational support via social media or not. The control group will not wear a device during the intervention phase.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 12, 2024
• First Posted: December 18, 2024
• Study Start: March 5, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: April 29, 2026
• Results First Posted: April 29, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TW (1)