Peer Support Program for Inactive Women
Utilization of a Peer-Based Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Inactive Women
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 500 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for inactive women aged 18 to 65 who want to increase their physical activity. Participants will work with a partner for support and use a smartphone app to track their activity.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I identify as female.
- I am between 18 and 65 years old.
- I can speak English or Spanish.
- I can do low-to-moderate physical activity with or without medical approval.
- I do less than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week.
- I have a partner who can join the trial.
- I live in the greater Houston area.
- I have a smartphone and can send and receive text messages.
You may not be able to join if
- I am pregnant or considering pregnancy during the study.
- I am currently in a program to promote physical activity or weight loss.
- I plan to move out of the greater Houston area during the study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This clinical trial tests the effect of a physical activity intervention that emphasizes support between partners in women who are not physically active. Decisions about and participation in physical activity often involve others in one's social circle, including family and friends. Social support for physical activity and having someone with whom to engage in physical activity may promote behavio…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identify as female
* Age 18-65 years
* Speak English or Spanish
* Physically able to engage in low-to-moderate PA as assessed by the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), or with medical clearance
* Insufficient self-reported moderate-to-vigorous PA (\< 150 minutes/week)
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