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NCT Number: NCT01376986

Activation of Young Men - Population-Based Randomised Controlled Trial

The aim of the study is to investigate different novel IC technologies for promoting physical activity and health and preventing obesity in young men. The purpose is to provide new evidence-based knowledge on the effectiveness of an ICT-based physical activation and to identify factors predicting a positive response.

Specific objectives

* to identify the factors associated with physical activity and physical activity relationship in young men * to develop an interactive method, based on peer networks, aimed at activating young men with use of their own skills, participation and modern ICT * to assess the effectiveness of the chosen activation on the physical activity, weight, fitness, health, and relationship towards physical activity among young men

The study population consists of all conscription aged men in the Oulu area in 2011-2013 (n=4000). Conscription-aged men provide a large, population based representative sample of young men. In Finland military service is mandatory and annually all 18-year old men are called for military service. In the call-ups fitness for service is determined based on medical examination.

All those who are determined fit for service or who are granted postponement due to obesity will be invited for the activation intervention study. Those with severe obesity are exempted from service, but will also participate in the trial. After the call-up, the men will be randomised to an intervention group and a control group. The primary outcome variable is change in physical activity.

The study will be conducted during 2011-2015. The study includes technology development (ICT platform), collection of cross-sectional data at the call-ups, and a 6-month physical activity intervention (a randomized controlled trial) implemented between the call-up and start of military service. Game mechanics are integrated into the ICT platform to increase user engagement and participation.

Physical activity, fitness (aerobic and muscular), body composition,lifestyle and psychological and physical health will be followed. In addition, the subjects' entry into military service and its course will be followed.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Body Weight Depression Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Quality of Life Signs and Symptoms Well-Being

Age range

17 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Oulu

Oulu, 90014, Finland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All men born 1995 liable for military service and attending call-ups in Oulu area at 2013

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe physical or mental illness

Treatment and study plan

physical, psychological and social activation

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. physical activity

    Time frame: 6 months

    physical activity measured continuously over the 6-month trial

Secondary outcomes

  1. weight

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oulu

Other

Collaborators

  • City of Oulu
  • Finnish Defense Forces
  • Oulu Deaconess Institute
  • Virpiniemi Sports Institute

Registry information

Acronym: MOPO

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 20, 2011
Registry last updated
Jun 27, 2014

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