Status:
COMPLETED
The Causal Impact of Online Social Media on Physical Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Conditions:
Physical Activity
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The overall objective of this research is to collect data for understanding whether messages in online environments impact fitness attitudes and behaviors. In particular, the study aims to experimenta...
Detailed Description
Sedentary lifestyle among university students and young adults has become a global epidemic. Widespread use of social media is both a contributing factor, and a potential solution; however the cost-ef...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Graduate and professional students at a large northeastern university.
- Logging in to the study website at least once after online registration
Exclusion
- Inability to perform physical activities (e.g., broken limbs), and underlying diseases that were likely to affect participant safety. Ineligibility is determined by the Department of Recreation and Health Services at the university.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
217 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02267369
Start Date
January 1 2014
End Date
May 1 2014
Last Update
October 17 2014
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