Creating a smartphone app to help African American women be more active
Developing a Tailored, Theoretically-Driven Smartphone Physical Activity Intervention for African American Women
This study is creating a smartphone app to help African American women get more active and overcome challenges to exercising, while also making sure the app fits their needs and encourages healthier lifestyles.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University New York Stony Brook NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stony Brook, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11013264 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a smartphone application designed to encourage physical activity among African American women, a group that often faces barriers to regular exercise. The project aims to understand the unique factors that influence physical activity in this population, including personal, social, and environmental aspects. By utilizing behavior change theories and technology, the intervention seeks to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Participants will be involved in the development and evaluation of the app, ensuring it meets their needs and preferences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American women who are currently inactive or not meeting physical activity guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients who are already highly active or do not use smartphones may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical activity levels and better health outcomes for African American women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that technology-based interventions can effectively increase physical activity levels in various populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Stony Brook, United States
- State University New York Stony Brook — Stony Brook, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sillice, Marie Aline — State University New York Stony Brook
- Study coordinator: Sillice, Marie Aline
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.