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New treatment option for Physical Inactivity
Official title eMOTION: Examining Affective Mechanisms in Physical Activity Engagement
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06570642
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This early-phase trial will test intervention strategies to influence affective mechanisms underlying physical activity and determine whether changes in those mechanisms result in change in physical activity behavior among inactive adults who are overweight or obese.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aged ≥ 18 years
- Reside in the United States
- Self-reported BMI ≥ 25
- Current structured physical activity engagement \< 60 minutes per week
- Own a personal smartphone device
You likely can't join if
- Inability to provide informed consent due to cognitive disability
- Inability to engage in one or more key treatment components, including those with medical conditions that preclude physical activity engagement or...
- Current pregnancy
- Referred to the study by another participant or from Reddit.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged ≥ 18 years
- Reside in the United States
- Self-reported BMI ≥ 25
- Current structured physical activity engagement \< 60 minutes per week
- Own a personal smartphone device
- Reside in an area with Internet or Wi-Fi connectivity during the study period
- Able to speak and read in English
- Interested and willing to start a physical activity program
- Willing to wear a Fitbit Versa smartwatch provided by the study team everyday continuously (including at work and during physical activity), in place of any Fitbits or smartwatches previously worn, for the duration of...
- Able to read the small font on a smartwatch screen without glasses, or willing to carry reading glasses during physical activity for the purpose of reading the smartwatch screen
- Inability to provide informed consent due to cognitive disability
- Inability to engage in one or more key treatment components, including those with medical conditions that preclude physical activity engagement or who cannot wear an accelerometer on the wrist or answer brief surveys on...
- Current pregnancy
- Referred to the study by another participant or from Reddit.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Los Angeles, California, United States. 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.