No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
Ready to participate?
Review the details below, then apply to join this clinical trial.
At a Glance
Age
24 – 65
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
210 (estimated)
Sponsor
Arizona State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for African American women aged 24-65 who want to be more active. Participants will use a smartphone app designed to help them increase their physical activity and lower their risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am African American or Black.
I am 24 to 65 years old.
I do not get enough exercise.
My BMI is over 25.
I can speak and read English.
I own a smartphone and can download apps.
I am willing to receive help through my smartphone.
I am okay with using my first name or a nickname in the app.
You may not be able to join if
I plan to move out of the Phoenix area in the next 12 months.
I have health issues that prevent me from exercising unless my doctor approves it.
My blood pressure is too high.
I am currently in another weight loss study.
I am pregnant or planning to get pregnant in the next year.
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.
Think this trial could be right for you?
Answer a few quick questions to see if you may meet the eligibility requirements.
The purpose of this study is to test a culturally tailored, smartphone-delivered intervention designed to increase physical activity and reduce risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes among African American women.
Trial Locations
Loading…
Loading trial locations…
Facility
City
State
Country
Status
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported African American/Black female
* Aged of 24-65 years
* Insufficiently Active (\< 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week as measured by Exercise Vital Sign Questionnaire)
* BMI \> 25 kg/m2
* English speaking and reading
* Ownership of a smart…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported African American/Black female
* Aged of 24-65 years
* Insufficiently Active (\< 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week as measured by Exercise Vital Sign Questionnaire)
* BMI \> 25 kg/m2
* English speaking and reading
* Ownership of a smartphone with the ability to download applications (i.e., apps)
* Ownership of a smartphone with the ability to receive text messages
* Willingness to receive a physical activity intervention delivered through their smartphone
* Willingness to include their first name or create an alias to be used on their profile page on the Smart Walk app
Exclusion Criteria:
* Plans to relocate out of Phoenix area in next 12 months
* Endorsing an item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), unless a doctor's note for study participation in provided
* Resting systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHG and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 120 mmHG , as assessed at baseline or at any other study assessment
* Self-reported participation in another diet or weight loss study at screening
* Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 12 months
Picking one helps us show the most relevant trials first.
Your results are loading in the background — you can
change this any time from the results page.
Set your location to continue
Find My Trials uses your location to surface clinical trials near you.
Add your city or zip code to your profile and try again.
