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Factorial Trial Testing Guided Thinking Tasks to Optimize a Physical Activity Intervention
Sponsor: Southern Methodist University
Summary
The objective of this study is to optimize a novel, audio-recorded physical activity intervention that is scalable. Using principles of the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) framework, a full factorial study will test the unique and combined effects of different intervention components to identify which combination of components is optimal for increasing physical activity and mechanisms by which the components are or are not effective. This information will inform decisions about an optimal intervention package that is effective, efficient, and minimizes participant burden.
Official title: Factorial Trial to Test Unique and Combined Effects of Guided Thinking Tasks to Optimize a Physical Activity Intervention Among Underactive Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
184
Start Date
2022-02-14
Completion Date
2025-04-30
Last Updated
2026-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Episodic future thinking
Participants will listen to a guided thinking task directing them to think about themselves at a future, positive event and to imagine the event in vivid and specific detail.
Positive affect imagery
Participants will listen to a guided thinking task directing them to think about positive feelings and associations about physical activity in specific, personal, and positive detail.
Action planning
Participants will listen to a guided thinking task directing them to think about the remainder of their week and when, where, and how they plan to attain their remaining activity for the week.
High dose
Participants will listen to the audio-recording with the guided thinking tasks 5 times/week.
Recent thinking
Participants will listen to a guided thinking task directing them to think about a regular habit or activity they completed in the past week and to imagine that activity in specific and vivid detail.
Neutral imagery
Participants will listen to a guided thinking task directing them to imagine physical sensations (i.e., movements, muscles used) of a routine, daily activity (non-physical activity).
Low dose
Participants will listen to the audio-recording with the guided thinking tasks 1 time/week.
Locations (1)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas, United States