Improving personalized mobile health interventions for physical activity
Optimizing Individualized and Adaptive mHealth Interventions via Control Systems Engineering Methods
This study is looking for people aged 40 and older, especially those at higher risk for cancer, to try out a new mobile health program that personalizes exercise recommendations just for you, to see if it helps you be more active compared to a regular program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11010049 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mobile health interventions to promote physical activity among individuals aged 40 and older, particularly those at high risk for various cancers. The approach involves a unique system that adapts to each person's needs and behaviors, using advanced control systems engineering methods. By continuously optimizing the intervention based on individual responses, the goal is to increase the effectiveness of physical activity recommendations. Participants will engage in a randomized controlled trial to compare this adaptive method against a standard intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 40 and older who are currently inactive and at risk for developing certain types of cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who are already highly active or those under 40 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective physical activity interventions that significantly reduce cancer risk for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using adaptive interventions for health behavior change, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hekler, Eric — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Hekler, Eric
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.