Reducing Sedentary Behavior Through Action Planning
Explaining Sedentary Behavior With the Revised Reflective + Impulsive Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) Model
This study is testing if making action plans can help people of all ages move more and sit less by comparing it to just learning about physical activity.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wroclaw, Lower Silezia) |
| Trial ID | NCT04131270 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how forming action plans can help reduce sedentary behavior among different age groups. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active control group receiving education on sedentary behaviors and physical activity or an intervention group that will create action plans to replace sedentary activities with physical activity. The effectiveness of these interventions will be evaluated at two follow-up points: 2 months and 8 months after the intervention. The study will also assess changes in cognitive factors related to behavior change, such as self-efficacy and intention, using accelerometers to measure sedentary time and physical activity levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who do not meet the World Health Organization's physical activity guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients with existing diseases that contraindicate moderate intensity physical activity will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to effective strategies for reducing sedentary behavior, improving overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that interventions focusing on action planning can effectively reduce sedentary behavior, suggesting this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * not meeting physical activity guidelines proposed by the World Health Organization Exclusion Criteria: * any existing diseases with contraindications for moderate intensity physical activity, confirmed by patient's primary care physician or a specialist in cardiovascular diseases/endocrinology/rehabilitation medicine providing care for the patient during the recruitment and follow-ups
Where this trial is running
Wroclaw, Lower Silezia
- SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities — Wroclaw, Lower Silezia, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Aleksandra Luszczynska, PhD — SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Study coordinator: Aleksandra Luszczynska, PhD
- Email: aluszczynska@swps.edu.pl
- Phone: +48694441765
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.