A geotagged social networking system to promote physical activity for people with disabilities
RecTech Match Feasibility Testing (RERC on Exercise and Recreational Technologies for People With Disabilities- RECTECH IV)
NA · University of Alabama at Birmingham · NCT05216393
This study is testing a new website that helps people with physical disabilities find accessible exercise options and resources to see if it can get them moving more compared to using regular online information.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT05216393 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to address the multilevel barriers to physical activity faced by individuals with physical disabilities by developing the RecTech Match website. This online resource will allow users to find accessible physical activity opportunities in their community, access on-demand exercise videos, and read informative articles. The study will involve a 12-week randomized control trial with 30 participants, where one group will use the RecTech Match website while the control group will access generic information from an existing website. The effectiveness of the intervention will be measured through physical activity minutes tracked by Fitbit sensors and participant feedback.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 to 64 with self-reported physical disabilities that limit their mobility.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive or linguistic challenges, severe health conditions, or those currently pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance physical activity levels and social support for individuals with disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored barriers to physical activity, this approach utilizing a geotagged social networking system is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 18 to 64 years old 2. self-reported physical disability that limits their mobility Exclusion Criteria: 1. Cognitive or linguistic problems with understanding instructions or filling in self-administered outcome measures 2. Cardiovascular disease event within the past 6 months 3. Severe pulmonary disease or renal failure 4. Currently pregnant 5. Ongoing exacerbation of a health condition 6. Other conditions that would interfere with being physically active
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- UAB / Lakeshore Research Collaborative — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Physical Inactivity, Disability Physical, physical activity, disability, geotagging