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Official title The Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise Program: Examining Peer Support to Promote Exercise Among Undergraduate Women
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06823336
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this randomized controlled pilot trial is to test the effectiveness of a six-week tailored physical activity program with and without peer mentoring on the psychological constructs and exercise behaviour of inactive undergraduate women. The objectives are to: Quantify the degree to which a peer-mentorship intervention affects exercise motivation determined through three basic psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Identify as a woman
- Full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University
- Classified as an exercise initiate (e.g., report one or fewer bouts of exercise per week)
- Reported an absence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement as determined by the Get Active Questionnaire
- Able to commute to Lakehead's campus
You likely can't join if
- Identify as a man
- Not enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University
- Report the presence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement
- Meet the national physical activity guidelines (e.g., 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week)
- Unable to commute to campus
- Lack of access to technology
See the full eligibility criteria
- Identify as a woman
- Full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University
- Classified as an exercise initiate (e.g., report one or fewer bouts of exercise per week)
- Reported an absence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement as determined by the Get Active Questionnaire
- Able to commute to Lakehead's campus
- Want to become more active
- Have access to online technology (e.g., email, zoom)
- Can speak, read, and write in English fluently
- Identify as a man
- Not enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University
- Report the presence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement
- Meet the national physical activity guidelines (e.g., 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week)
- Unable to commute to campus
- Lack of access to technology
- Not fluent in English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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 female, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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