Utilization of a Peer-Based Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Inactive Women

Description

This clinical trial tests the effect of a physical activity intervention that emphasizes support between partners in women who are not physically active. Decisions about and participation in physical activity often involve others in one's social circle, including family and friends. Social support for physical activity and having someone with whom to engage in physical activity may promote behavioral change and help increase moderate-intensity physical activity in inactive women.

Conditions

Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm

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Study overview

This clinical trial tests the effect of a physical activity intervention that emphasizes support between partners in women who are not physically active. Decisions about and participation in physical activity often involve others in one's social circle, including family and friends. Social support for physical activity and having someone with whom to engage in physical activity may promote behavioral change and help increase moderate-intensity physical activity in inactive women.

A Peer-Based Approach to Enhance Physical Activity in Dyads of Inactive Women

Utilization of a Peer-Based Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Inactive Women

Condition
Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Houston

M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Self-identify as female
  • * Age 18-65 years
  • * Speak English or Spanish
  • * Physically able to engage in low-to-moderate PA as assessed by the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), or with medical clearance
  • * Insufficient self-reported moderate-to-vigorous PA (\< 150 minutes/week)
  • * Able to enroll with one eligible adult female partner
  • * Valid home address in the greater Houston area
  • * Have a functioning smartphone and able and willing to send and receive text messages
  • * Willing to use the Fitbit app and device
  • * Blood pressure reading \< 160/100 mm Hg, or with medical clearance
  • * Pregnancy or considering pregnancy during the study period, self-reported
  • * Currently participating in a program or research study to promote physical activity or weight loss
  • * Plans to move outside the greater Houston area during the study period

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Larkin Strong, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2025-08-31