Effect of Walking With Music in Obese People (BeatMove)

Summary

For several decades, scientists have reported encouraging effects of physical activity on functional capacities and quality of life among patients with obesity. However, regular daily physical activity remains limited in these individuals. People with obesity generally show lower adherence to physical activity, with 40% not meeting the recommendations of 2.5 to 3 hours of moderate physical activity per week set by the French National Authority for Health to be considered physically active. Since physical activity is the primary energy expenditure that can be targeted, the priority is to make it appealing through exercise programs tailored to individual needs, abilities, and preferences. To achieve this, using music to facilitate walking appears relevant. Studies show that individuals adhere to physical activity and incorporate it into their routines only if they find it enjoyable. Walking to music is more motivating and enjoyable. Moreover, the rhythm of music enhances the functioning of biological systems involved in walking. Tailored physical activity is a major preventive lever to implement for individuals with obesity. It is essential during the initial weight loss phase and during weight maintenance.

The overall objective of this study is to propose a digital tool capable of modifying the behavior of individuals with obesity to reduce sedentary behavior in their daily lives. Synchronized walking to the rhythm of music should help train obese patients towards a virtuous cycle leading to slowed weight gain, reduced associated health problems, and improvements in mental health and quality of life.

Conditions

• Obesity
• Sedentary Behavior

Interventions

DEVICE

BeatMove Application

The participant walks for 15 to 30 minutes a day, 5 day a week for 3 months. During the walking session, BeatMove application delivers synchronized music adapted to the patient walking. The application allows participants to know the progress of their session through graphical representation and voice messages, informs them at the end of the session of their performance and congratulate them for their efforts.

DEVICE

BeatMove Application without synchronized music

The participant walks for 15 to 30 minutes a day, 5 day a week for 3 months. During the walking session, BeatMove Application delivers random music at random tempo. The application allows participants to know the progress of their session through graphical representation and voice messages, informs them at the end of the session of their performance and congratulate them for their efforts.

DEVICE

BeatMove Application without music

The participant walks for 15 to 30 minutes a day, 5 day a week for 3 months. During the walking session, BeatMove Application does not deliver music. The application allows participants to know the progress of their session through graphical representation and voice messages, informs them at the end of the session of their performance and congratulate them for their efforts.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Université Montpellier

  collaborator OTHER

• Clinique Beau Soleil

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Vincent Attalin, Dr · Clinique Beau Soleil

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

70 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-02-10

Primary Completion

2025-11-30

Completion

2025-11-30

Countries

• France

Study Locations