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

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.

Conditions

Middle Aged

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Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Middle Aged
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

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

  • * Midlife adults (aged 45-64 years at the time of enrollment)
  • * Suboptimal physical activity (\<150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, measured by accelerometer)
  • * Access to a phone capable of receiving text messages and listening to audio files (i.e., a smartphone)
  • * An unrelated condition limiting physical activity
  • * Participation in any other programs focused on cardiac prevention or well-being
  • * A cognitive disturbance precluding participation or informed consent
  • * Current pregnancy
  • * Inability to speak/write fluently in English

Ages Eligible for Study

45 Years to 64 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Christopher M Celano, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2025-05-01