RECRUITING

A Text- and Audio-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Midlife

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

This is a randomized, controlled pilot trial (N=30) to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the Move with Meaning program, an 8- week, text message- and audio-based intervention to promote physical activity in midlife adults.

Official Title

A Text- and Audio-based Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Midlife

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-09-23
Study Completion:2025-05-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06172933

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:45 Years to 64 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Midlife adults (aged 45-64 years at the time of enrollment)
  2. * Suboptimal physical activity (\<150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, measured by accelerometer)
  3. * Access to a phone capable of receiving text messages and listening to audio files (i.e., a smartphone)
  1. * An unrelated condition limiting physical activity
  2. * Participation in any other programs focused on cardiac prevention or well-being
  3. * A cognitive disturbance precluding participation or informed consent
  4. * Current pregnancy
  5. * Inability to speak/write fluently in English

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Christopher M Celano, MD
CONTACT
617-726-6485
ccelano@mgh.harvard.edu

Principal Investigator

Christopher M Celano, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Locations (Sites)

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

  • Christopher M Celano, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

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

Study Start Date2024-09-23
Study Completion Date2025-05-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-09-23
Study Completion Date2025-05-01

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Text message
  • Podcast
  • Well-being
  • Physical activity

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Middle Aged