Status:
COMPLETED
Impacts of Public Announcements of Goals and Outcomes on Goal Completion (Commit to Steps)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Conditions:
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Physical activity is known to help reduce obesity and the problems that accompany it. Walking has many benefits that make it an excellent way for obese people to increase their physical activity. It i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria
- Has received treatment from a UMHS provider within the previous 6 months.
- BMI ≥ 30
- Age ≥ 18
- Must be sedentary, defined by less than 150 minutes of self-reported activity per week.
- Must have access to a computer with an Internet connection that can accept USB uploads.
- Must have a Facebook account and have at least 50 friends on it.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
- Exclusion Criteria
- Currently pregnant
- Unable to comfortably walk at least a block without the assistance of a cane or walker.
- Not competent to sign a consent form.
- Absolute or relative contraindications to walking
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
165 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01811407
Start Date
July 1 2013
End Date
April 1 2014
Last Update
December 3 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109