Helping inactive women become more active with a partner
Peer-Based Approaches to Enhance Physical Activity in Dyads of Inactive Women
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR · NIH-11054637
This program helps inactive Latina and African American women in Houston get more physical activity by working with a partner and receiving health coaching.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (HOUSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11054637 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
We are looking for inactive women, primarily Latina and African American, in Houston, TX, who want to increase their physical activity. Participants will be grouped into pairs and will receive a 6-month program that includes telephone coaching, a Fitbit device, and health education newsletters. Some pairs will learn how to support each other in a non-judgmental way to stay active, while others will receive individual coaching or health education materials. Our goal is to see if working with a partner can help women make lasting changes to their activity levels.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are inactive Latina and African American women, 21 years or older, living in Houston, TX, who are interested in increasing their physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who are already physically active or who do not reside in the Houston, TX area would not be suitable for this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a new way for women to increase their physical activity, leading to better health and reduced risk of chronic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: While social support is known to influence physical activity, this specific dyadic intervention approach with a focus on communication strategies is being tested for its effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
HOUSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR — HOUSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STRONG, LARKIN — UNIVERSITY OF TX MD ANDERSON CAN CTR
- Study coordinator: STRONG, LARKIN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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