Using personalized text messages to help young adults become more active
Efficacy of Precision Text Messaging to Increase Physical Activity in Insufficiently-Active Young Adults
This study is all about helping young adults who don't get enough exercise by sending them personalized text messages that encourage them to be more active, using their own activity data and things like the weather to make it more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127083 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to increase physical activity among young adults who are currently insufficiently active by utilizing personalized text messaging interventions. By leveraging mobile and wearable technologies, the study will deliver tailored messages based on individual data and environmental factors, such as weather conditions, to encourage more movement and less sedentary behavior. The approach involves developing computational models that optimize the timing and content of these messages to maximize their effectiveness in promoting physical activity. Participants will wear activity trackers to monitor their progress and receive feedback through text messages designed to motivate them.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 21 and under who are currently not meeting recommended physical activity levels.
Not a fit: Patients who are already highly active or those with specific medical conditions that limit physical activity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cardiovascular health and weight management for young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using mobile technology for health interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Conroy, David E. — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Conroy, David E.
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.