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NCT Number: NCT02538068

The Psychology of Physical Activity

This study plans to learn more about psychosocial factors that contribute to adopting physical activity. The goal of this study is to improve upon existing theories of behavior change in order to help other people become more physically active.

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Key information

Conditions

Sedentary Lifestyle Behavior Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

Age range

30 year–89 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between personal life meaning and purpose and physical activity maintenance in a group of previously sedentary adults starting new exercise programs. Participants complete questionnaires at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks after starting an exercise program. Participants are randomly assigned to complete questionnaires about daily meaning, mood, and activity for the first 4 weeks or to complete 8 random questionnaires about daily activities over the first 4 weeks. It is hypothesized that personal life meaning and purpose will be related to greater exercise participation at 12 weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 30-89 years old
  • Joining or already a member of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Fitness Center
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Sedentary (< 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity a week) for the past 3 months
  • Planning to start a new exercise program

Exclusion criteria

  • Physical contraindications to participate in physical activity (as defined as a positive PAR-Q score)
  • Existing diagnosis of cardiovascular disease
  • Currently pregnant

Treatment and study plan

Daily Surveys

Behavioral

Participants complete 28 daily surveys of daily meaning, mood, and physical activities.

Random Surveys (8)

Behavioral

Participants complete 8 random surveys of activities over the past 24 hours during the first 4 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in Physical Activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks

    Evaluation of Physical Activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form

Secondary outcomes

  1. Frequency of Fitness Center Attendance measured by number of check-ins at fitness center

    Time frame: Daily for 12 weeks

    Number of check-ins at fitness center over 12 weeks

  2. Changes in Physical Fitness, as measured by a combined scores on objective cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength.

    Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks

    Evaluate changes in cardiovascular, flexibility and strength. Participants complete a YMCA 3-minute step test for cardiovascular fitness (assessment of resting heart rate and recovery heart rate), a sit-and-reach test for flexibility, and a grip strength test for strength. Participants objective scores on these tests will be categorized on scales from 1 (poor fitness) to 5 (excellent fitness) based on age and gender and combined for a total fitness score (ranging from 4 to 20).

Other outcomes

  1. Changes in the Satisfaction with Life assessed by Satisfaction of Life Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks

    The subject's satisfaction with life will be assessed by completing a Satisfaction of Life Scale.

  2. Changes in Vitality assessed by Subjective Vitality Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks

    Vitality will be assessed by completing a Subjective Vitality Scale.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Meaning and Purpose as Predictors of Physical Activity Maintenance

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 2, 2015
Registry last updated
Mar 10, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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