MoST-Influenced Behavioral Intervention for Walking

Description

This study is a randomized, factorial experiment using the basic Science of Behavior Change (SOBC) approach to efficiently test the effects of four distinct behavior change techniques (BCTs), goal setting, action planning, self- monitoring and feedback, thought to engage one key behavioral mechanism of action (MoA) for improving daily walking by at least 1000 steps per day in persons who have been objectively verified as sedentary and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases, Physical Inactivity

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Study overview

This study is a randomized, factorial experiment using the basic Science of Behavior Change (SOBC) approach to efficiently test the effects of four distinct behavior change techniques (BCTs), goal setting, action planning, self- monitoring and feedback, thought to engage one key behavioral mechanism of action (MoA) for improving daily walking by at least 1000 steps per day in persons who have been objectively verified as sedentary and are at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Influencing Basic Behavioral Mechanisms of Action While Targeting Daily Walking in Those at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Science of Behavior Change Factorial Experiment of Behavioral Change

MoST-Influenced Behavioral Intervention for Walking

Condition
Cardiovascular Diseases
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New York

Institute of Health System Science, New York, New York, United States, 10022

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

  • * Age 18 - 74 years old of age
  • * Self-reported physical inactivity
  • * Objectively determined to be sedentary in baseline
  • * Possess at least one risk factor for CVD
  • * Report they are in good general health and have never been informed by a clinician that it was not advisable/safe to participate in a low-intensity walking program
  • * Owns and can regularly access a smartphone capable of receiving text messages
  • * Owns and can regularly access an e-mail account
  • * \< 18 years old or \> 74 years old
  • * Have self-reported poor health, limited mobility and/or have been advised by a clinician not to increase their low-intensity walking
  • * Previously diagnosed with a heart attack, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, or received a stent
  • * Inability to comply with study protocol during 4 week baseline period
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Previous diagnosis of a serious mental health condition or psychiatric disorder, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia
  • * Cognitive impairment

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 74 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Northwell Health,

Karina W Davidson, PhD, MASc, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Northwell Health

Study Record Dates

2026-06-01