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Tests treatment safety and results for Physical Inactivity
Official title Efficacy of a Tailored Communication Intervention Aimed At Increasing the Number of Daily Steps
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05620888
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a physical activity promotion intervention focused on walking behavior. The intervention is delivered via mobile application in a sample drawn from the healthy adult population.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants from the general population, in good health and sedentary
- A level of education sufficient to understand the procedures of the study and to use a smartphone
- Having a smartphone
You likely can't join if
- The participant always (or almost always) takes at least 7,000 steps a day
- The participant achieves an IPAQ score equal to or greater than 3000 MET-min / week
- The participant has symptoms or pathologies that could represent a contraindication to the physical activity proposed by the study. In particular
- Cardiovascular diseases for which physical activity is allowed only under medical supervision
- Chest pain during daily activities
- Drug treatment for cardiovascular diseases
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants from the general population, in good health and sedentary
- A level of education sufficient to understand the procedures of the study and to use a smartphone
- Having a smartphone
- The participant always (or almost always) takes at least 7,000 steps a day
- The participant achieves an IPAQ score equal to or greater than 3000 MET-min / week
- The participant has symptoms or pathologies that could represent a contraindication to the physical activity proposed by the study. In particular
- Cardiovascular diseases for which physical activity is allowed only under medical supervision
- Chest pain during daily activities
- Drug treatment for cardiovascular diseases
- Severe arterial hypertension not pharmacologically controlled
- Episodes of loss of consciousness within the past 12 months
- Osteoarticular disorders that could be aggravated by a change in the level of physical activity
- Fractures of the lower limbs, vertebrae, or pelvis in the past six months
- Walking difficulty
- Respiratory insufficiency
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Milan, MI, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Milan, MI, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.