Using social incentives to encourage more walking among adults
A Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Study of Social Incentives Strategies to Increase Physical Activity
This study is looking at how fun challenges and giving to charity can encourage adults to walk more, and it will involve 225 families to see what works best for getting everyone moving together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10849767 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social incentives can motivate adults to increase their physical activity, particularly walking. It focuses on two main strategies: gamification and charitable donations linked to physical activity achievements. The study will adapt these strategies through community input and then test their effectiveness in a trial involving 225 families. By leveraging social networks, the goal is to create sustainable and scalable methods for improving health through increased activity levels.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are looking to increase their physical activity levels.
Not a fit: Patients who are already highly active or those with severe mobility limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative ways to enhance physical activity among adults, potentially improving overall health and reducing cognitive decline.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that social incentives can effectively increase physical activity, making this approach promising and not entirely novel.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glanz, Karen — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Glanz, Karen
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.