Culturally tailored smartphone program to boost physical activity in African American women
Smart Walk: An Efficacy Trial of a Culturally Tailored Smartphone-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for African American Women
PHASE2 · Arizona State University · NCT06337708
This study tests a smartphone program called Smart Walk to see if it can help African American women be more active and lower their risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 24 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Arizona State University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06337708 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests a smartphone-delivered intervention called Smart Walk, aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes among African American women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Smart Walk intervention or a Fitbit-only comparison group over a 12-month period. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting adherence to physical activity guidelines and improving cardiometabolic risk factors. Additionally, it will assess the cost-effectiveness of both interventions and explore the relationship between adherence and outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are self-reported African American/Black women aged 24-65 who are insufficiently active and have a BMI greater than 30.
Not a fit: Patients who are already sufficiently active or have serious health conditions that prevent participation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve physical activity levels and reduce the risk of serious health conditions among African American women.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored interventions for increasing physical activity, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported African American/Black female * Aged of 24-65 years * Insufficiently Active (\< 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week as measured by Exercise Vital Sign Questionnaire) * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 * English speaking and reading * Ownership of a smartphone with the ability to download applications (i.e., apps) * Ownership of a smartphone with the ability to receive text messages * Willingness to receive a physical activity intervention delivered through their smartphone * Willingness to include their first name or create an alias to be used on their profile page on the Smart Walk app Exclusion Criteria: * Plans to relocate out of Phoenix area in next 12 months * Endorsing an item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), unless a doctor's note for study participation in provided * Resting systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHG and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 120 mmHG , as assessed at baseline or at any other study assessment * Self-reported participation in another diet or weight loss study at screening * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 12 months
Where this trial is running
Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona State University — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rodney P Joseph, PhD
- Email: rodney.joseph@asu.edu
- Phone: 602-496-0772
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 Activity, Exercise, Heart Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Physical Inactivity, mHealth, women's health, health equity