Smart health strategy using wearables and chatbots to promote physical activity
Smart mHealth Strategy in the Delivery of Behavior Change Techniques for Physical Activity and Health Promotion
NA · Taipei Medical University · NCT06423014
This study is testing whether using fitness trackers and chatbots can help adults who don't get enough exercise become more active and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06423014 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop a Smart mHealth Strategy that utilizes wearable physical activity trackers and social media chatbots to encourage behavior change in adults with insufficient physical activity. The approach includes techniques such as self-monitoring, real-time feedback, goal-setting, and social support to enhance physical and mental health outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to control and experimental groups in a three-stage randomized controlled trial, with data collected at various points to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. The study focuses on adults who lead a sedentary lifestyle and have smartphones.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults with insufficient physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle who own smartphones.
Not a fit: Patients with health conditions affecting their physical activity, such as disabilities or serious health problems, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this strategy could significantly improve physical activity levels and overall health in sedentary adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using wearable technology and behavioral interventions for health promotion, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adults who is the age of majority, with insufficient physical activity, and a sedentary lifestyle who have smartphones
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals' health conditions may affect physical activity in daily living and the experiment, such as disability, serious health problems
* There are unconventional life plans during the experiment, such as going abroad for vacation, pregnancy, and surgery.
* Individuals have using experiences in any wearable physical activity trackers in the past six months ④ People who have ever had severe allergies to any wearable device ⑤ Professional athletes or student-athletes
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taipei Medical University — Taipei, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsin-Yen Yen, PhD
- Email: kenji@tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-2-2736-1661
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: Health Behavior Change, Wearable Technology, Chatbot, Social Media, Sedentary Lifestyle