Behavioral Exposure Program for Exercise Anxiety
Behavioral Exposure for Introceptive Tolerance RCT
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Exercise Sensitivity
Introceptive Exposure
Anxiety
Cardiac Rehabilitation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 146 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people who have anxiety about exercising and are participating in cardiac rehabilitation. Participants will try a program that includes exposure to exercise-related fears and setting activity goals with a device that tracks their movements.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 40 years old.
- I have elevated anxiety about exercise.
- I do not engage in much exercise.
- I have been cleared by my doctor for cardiac rehabilitation.
- I can speak and understand English.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant issues with my thinking or memory.
- I have a severe medical or mental health problem that affects my ability to take part in this study.
- I am not expected to live through the study period.
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
Behavioral Exposure for Interoceptive Tolerance (BE-FIT) is a mechanism-informed behavioral intervention to target exercise anxiety. The three primary components of BE-FIT include: (1) exposure to feared bodily sensations and exercise; (2) prevention of safety behavior use before/during/after exercise, and (3) use of a wrist-worn activity monitor for physical activity (PA) feedback and activity go…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. ≥ 40 years of age
2. Elevated exercise anxiety (score of ≥ 30 on ESQ-18)
3. Low active (\< 90 min self-reported moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity/day in past three months)
4. Medically approved cardiac rehabilitation
5. English proficiency
Exclusion Criteria:
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