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Increasing Physical Activity Among Early Career Professionals: A Feasibility Trial of an Online Intervention

NCT05557071 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2023-09-01

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Summary

Physical activity promotion remains a public health priority and accessible and scalable interventions are needed. Early career professionals are at-risk for inactivity and therefore a critical target for physical activity promotion. An online delivery format made up of web-based lessons and podcasts meets accessibility needs for this time-pressed population and has strong potential for reach.

This study explores the feasibility of a theory-based intervention which accounts for action control, namely by leveraging the the Multi-Process Action Control framework (M-PAC) and targeting factors such as incidental affect (e.g., work-related stress) through emotion regulation strategies grounded in the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

The primary objective of this study is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a 6-week web-based physical activity behaviour change program for early career professionals. Primary outcomes include rates of recruitment, attention, adherence as well as study satisfaction and intervention acceptability. Secondary measures will include physical activity and emotion regulation. Additional measures will explore Multi-Process Action Control constructs, perceived stress, applied mindfulness, action and acceptance, and valued living.

Conditions

  • Health Promotion
  • Physical Activity

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Digital Health Behaviour Change Platform

Participants will gain access to 6 weekly lessons. A series of 6 weekly educational modules including information on psychosocial determinants of physical activity engagement, adherence and maintenance, as well as corresponding behaviour change techniques and a number of other tools and strategies, such as reflection activities, quizzes, and worksheets. Mini podcasts are available to supplement the concepts introduced in the modules. The content is tailored for early career professionals. There will be an emphasis on tactics (e.g., mindfulness, acceptance, emotion regulation) to assist with overcoming incidental affect.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Victoria

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Stina J Grant, BA · University of Victoria

  • Ryan E Rhodes, PhD · University of Victoria

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
44 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-02-18
Primary Completion
2023-06-15
Completion
2023-06-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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