Innovative Physical Activity Interventions for Overweight Latinos

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT02385591

Status

not recruiting iconNOT 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:
  1. * 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:
  1. * 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
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Investigator(s)

Abby C. King

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Contact

Jylana L Sheats, PhD
650-723-7421

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