Online Training for Primary Health Care Workers on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Counseling
Official title: Development, Implementation, and Effectiveness Evaluation of a Training Program for Health Workers on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: Protocol of Aconselha + Movimento
Run by Universidade Federal do Paraná · NCT07636291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A online training program is being tested to help primary health care professionals better counsel patients about physical activity and reducing sitting time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3306 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidade Federal do Paraná Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (São José dos Pinhais, Paraná and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 11, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07636291 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Eligible participants are active primary health care professionals working in UBS units in Florianópolis, Rio Claro, or São José dos Pinhais who voluntarily consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Professionals who do not participate or who do not complete the training may not experience improvements in counseling competencies.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study develops and tests an asynchronous online training program designed to strengthen clinicians' skills in counseling about physical activity and sedentary behavior. The program consists of about 180 minutes of video lessons and practical materials delivered via an online platform, with up to 30 days to enroll and 30 additional days to complete. Participants are primary health care professionals from selected municipalities in Brazil, with those who opt in forming the exposed group and those who do not participate serving as the comparison group. Outcomes are measured at baseline and after training to assess changes in counseling competencies and professional practices across participating primary health care units in Florianópolis, Rio Claro, and São José dos Pinhais.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the training could improve how health professionals counsel patients on physical activity and reducing sedentary time, potentially enhancing patient care in primary health settings.
How similar studies have gone: Prior online training initiatives for clinician counseling have shown improvements in knowledge and practices, supporting the potential value of this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals working in Primary Health Care Units (UBS) in Florianópolis (SC), Rio Claro (SP), or São José dos Pinhais (PR) during the data collection period * Professionals who are actively working in their positions at the time of recruitment * Professionals who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Professionals who are not actively working during the data collection period * Professionals who do not provide informed consent * Professionals with incomplete baseline assessment data
Where it's running
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Primary Health Care Units of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil Recruiting -
Primary Health Care Units of São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil
São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil Active not recruiting -
Primary Health Care Units of Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil
Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil Active not recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.