Innovative Physical Activity Interventions for Overweight Latinos
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT02385591
Status
NOT RECRUITING
Purpose
This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of an automated Simple Message Service (SMS, also known as text messaging) advisor system relative to a proven human advisor program to promote regular, sustained physical activity among inactive, overweight Latinos. The SMS Advisor program represents a potentially lower-cost and high yield alternative to person-delivered health promotion programs that could be more rapidly disseminated with greater and faster uptake.
Official Title
Innovative Physical Activity Interventions for Overweight Latinos
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 35 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
- - Self-identified Latino ethnicity; - Body Mass Index between 25 and 40; - Aged greater than or equal to 35 years - Physically inactive (i.e., not engaged in moderate- or greater intensity PA at least 60 minutes/week over the past 6 months); - Stable on all medications over the past 3 months; - Regular access to a mobile phone; - Willing to accept random assignment, and willing to complete all assessments.
Exclusion Criteria:
- - Aged less than 35 years - Body Mass Index greater than 40 - Physically active (i.e., engaged in moderate- or greater intensity PA for more than 60 minutes/week over the past 6 months); - Not stable on all medications over the past 3 months; - No regular access to a mobile phone; - Not willing to accept random assignment and/or willing to complete all assessments. - Medical contraindications to regular unsupervised PA, including uncontrolled metabolic disorders; - Unable to understand English or Spanish sufficiently to provide informed consent
Investigator(s)
Abby C. King
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Contact
Jylana L Sheats, PhD
650-723-7421
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