MoST-Influenced Behavioral Intervention for Walking
This study is a randomized, factorial experiment using the basic Science of Behavior Change (SOBC) approach to efficiently test the effects of four distinct behavior change techniques (BCTs), goal setting, action planning, self- monitoring and feedback, thought to engage one key behavioral mechanism of action (MoA) for improving daily walking by at least 1000 steps per day in persons who have been objectively verified as sedentary and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Conditions:
🦠 Cardiovascular Diseases 🦠 Physical Inactivity
🗓️ Study Start (Actual) 12 September 2022
🗓️ Primary Completion (Estimated) 1 June 2026
✅ Study Completion (Estimated) 1 June 2026
👥 Enrollment (Estimated) 624
🔬 Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
📊 Phase PHASE2
Locations:
📍 New York, New York, United States

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Description

    Inclusion Criteria:

    • * Age 18 - 74 years old of age
    • * Self-reported physical inactivity
    • * Objectively determined to be sedentary in baseline
    • * Possess at least one risk factor for CVD
    • * Report they are in good general health and have never been informed by a clinician that it was not advisable/safe to participate in a low-intensity walking program
    • * Owns and can regularly access a smartphone capable of receiving text messages
    • * Owns and can regularly access an e-mail account

    Exclusion Criteria:

    • * \< 18 years old or \> 74 years old
    • * Have self-reported poor health, limited mobility and/or have been advised by a clinician not to increase their low-intensity walking
    • * Previously diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or received a stent
    • * Inability to comply with study protocol during 4 week baseline period
    • * Pregnancy
    • * Previous diagnosis of a serious mental health condition or psychiatric disorder, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
    • * Cognitive impairment
Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years to 74 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

🗓️ Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

  • First Submitted 8 June 2022
  • First Submitted that Met QC Criteria 16 June 2022
  • First Posted 21 June 2022

Study Record Updates

  • Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria 18 April 2024
  • Last Update Posted 22 April 2024
  • Last Verified April 2024