Peer support program to encourage exercise among undergraduate women
Official title: The SHINE (Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise) Program: A Pilot Study Examining Peer Support as an Exercise Promotion Tool Among Undergraduate Women Initiates
Run by Lakehead University · NCT06823336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if a six-week exercise program with peer support can help inactive college women get motivated to work out more often.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Lakehead University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Thunder Bay, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 28, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2025 |
| Study ends | August 2025 |
| Registry record updated | February 12, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06823336 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are full-time undergraduate women at Lakehead University who currently engage in little to no exercise and wish to become more active.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not enrolled as full-time undergraduate students, identify as men, or meet national physical activity guidelines will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot trial investigates the effectiveness of a six-week physical activity program designed for inactive undergraduate women, comparing the impact of peer mentoring on exercise motivation and engagement. Participants will engage in exercise three times a week at the campus gym, with some receiving support from trained peer mentors. The study aims to quantify the effects of social support on psychological constructs related to exercise and to explore participants' experiences through qualitative feedback. The research will assess both psychological distress and exercise behavior throughout the program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance exercise motivation and engagement among inactive undergraduate women, leading to improved physical and mental health.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that peer support can effectively promote physical activity, suggesting this approach may yield positive results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as a woman * Full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University * Classified as an exercise initiate (e.g., report one or fewer bouts of exercise per week) * Reported an absence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement as determined by the Get Active Questionnaire * Able to commute to Lakehead's campus * Want to become more active * Have access to online technology (e.g., email, zoom) * Can speak, read, and write in English fluently Exclusion Criteria: * Identify as a man * Not enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University * Report the presence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement * Meet the national physical activity guidelines (e.g., 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week) * Unable to commute to campus * Lack of access to technology * Not fluent in English
Where it's running
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Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Erin S Pearson, PhD — Lakehead University
- Study coordinator: Madeline MSc Student
- Email: mmfabian@lakeheadu.ca
- Phone: 807-632-7022
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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.