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Utilizing Tailored Step-Count Feedback to Enhance Physical Activity in the Elderly (StepCount)

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified July 2012 by University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Scott J. Strath, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01158638
First received: July 7, 2010
Last updated: July 10, 2012
Last verified: July 2012
History of Changes
  Purpose

Individually tailored, mediated pedometer feedback will provide an effective method to promote physical activity adoption in the elderly


Condition Intervention Phase
Physical Activity
Elderly
 Behavioral: Web Mediated Step Intervention
 Phase 2

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
Official Title: Utilizing Tailored Step-Count Feedback to Enhance Physical Activity in the Elderly

Further study details as provided by University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Objectively assessed steps per day [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Pedometer determined physical activity


Estimated Enrollment: 160
Study Start Date: August 2009
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2012
Estimated Primary Completion Date: December 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
No Intervention: Usual Care
Usual Care
Active Comparator: 10,000 Steps Group
Each participant randomized to this study arm will receive a pedometer and a generic recommendation to accumulate 10,000 Steps per Day.
 Behavioral: Web Mediated Step Intervention
The testing of a web mediated step intervention designed to set weekly step targets, and channel participants through a series of motivational screens depending on compliance or non-compliance with set step goals.
Experimental: Web Mediated Step Group
Participants randomized to this study arm receive an introduction to the study website. Each person utilizes the website to track their daily physical activity steps. Goals are given on a weekly basis to increase steps by 10% per day per week over baseline values. The website channels each participant through a series of motivational messages designed to increase compliance with recommended physical activity targets
 Behavioral: Web Mediated Step Intervention
The testing of a web mediated step intervention designed to set weekly step targets, and channel participants through a series of motivational screens depending on compliance or non-compliance with set step goals.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   50 Years to 85 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female individuals living in the community.
  2. Aged between 50 and 85 years, at screening.

  3. Sufficient physical function not to have limitations to participate in physical activity demonstrated by:

    • Habitual gait speed ≥ 1.5 mph, AND
    • No use of a cane or walker, AND
    • Able to walk ≥ 50 feet unaided
  4. Sufficient cognitive function, as demonstrated by responses to the mini-mental state examination(>23 score).
  5. Be able to read and write in English
  6. Sedentary behavior, demonstrated by no regular activity / exercise for previous 6 months and/or a Stage of Change 2 and 3

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Presence of a rapidly progressive or terminal illness condition that is expected to result in significant functional decline during the course of the proposed studies.
  2. Significant uncontrolled cardiovascular disease and conditions, e.g. unstable or new onset angina, unrepaired aortic aneurysms, critical aortic stenosis or CAD without bypass, persistent moderate to severe uncontrolled hypertension.
  3. Significant uncontrolled metabolic disease, e.g. hemoglobin A1c levels greater than 8.0 and/or glucose levels greater than 300 mg/dL.
  4. Fracture of lower extremity within three months.
  5. Amputation other than toes.
  6. Current history of severe arthritis or orthopedic condition precluding physical activity.
  7. Participation in any regular structured exercise (resistance training, Tai Chi, high intensity walking, jogging, cycling, stair climbing, stepping, within the previous 6 months.
  8. Individuals that start a new medication that can impact health variables examined during study period (e.g., beta blockers, glucose or cholesterol altering medications), or individuals who alter medication dose that can impact health variables examined within study period.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01158638

Contacts
Contact: Nora E Miller, M.S. 414 229 4352 nem2@uwm.edu

Locations
United States, Wisconsin
Physical Activity & Health Research Laboratory Recruiting
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53201
Contact: Nora e Miller, M.S.     414-229-4352     nem2@uwm.edu    
Principal Investigator: Scott J Strath, PhD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Scott J Strath, PhD University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Scott J. Strath, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01158638     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: StepCount, K01AG025962
Study First Received: July 7, 2010
Last Updated: July 10, 2012
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee:
Physical Activity Enhancement

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 19, 2013