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Using Smartphones to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Sponsor: Temple University
Summary
The overarching goal of this research study is to evaluate a sensor-enabled, just-in-time adaptive intervention (JITAI) strategy to increase and sustain physical activity levels among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in their communities. A primary objective of this study is to evaluate the integration of a JITAI with a web-based physical activity intervention program. We hypothesize that the integration of web-based physical activity intervention program with JITAI will result in significantly higher physical activity levels compared to the standard web-based physical activity intervention program alone. A secondary objective of this study is to extend existing algorithms that use commercial wearable technology to robustly detect physical activity behaviors to facilitate the delivery of tailored just-in-time actionable feedback and physical activity recommendations for individuals with SCI.
Official title: mHealth-based Just-In-Time Adaptive Intervention to Improve Physical Activity Levels of Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
196
Start Date
2023-05-25
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-10-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
WI program
This 14-week web-based physical activity intervention (WI) program was developed by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability. The WI program was developed with guidance from literature and practice in health behavior change and internet-based health promotion programming. The content and features of the WI program include motivational resource, updated weekly resources, and customizable features.
WI Program Reminder
Participants will be provided with reminders to use the WI program
JITAI Goal Setting
Participants will be provided with standard, tailored, or no goal for the day. The goal will focus on recommending minutes of moderate-intensity (or higher) physical activity and a reminder to perform strength exercises.
JITAI physical activity message
Participants will be provided with minutes of moderate-intensity (or higher) physical activity achieved, minutes of physical activity remaining, or no message.
Notification EMA
Participants will be inquired through an ecological momentary assessment (EMA) if they received a JITAI physical activity message.
End of day EMA
Participants will be inquired, through an ecological momentary assessment (EMA), if they performed aerobic and/or strength exercises for the day.
Wake up time EMA
Participants will be inquired, through an ecological momentary assessment (EMA), about the time they plan to wake up next day. This information will be used to provide a goal setting message for next day.
Weekly PA Information
Participants will have access to minutes of moderate-intensity (or higher) physical activity performed over the last 7 days.
Daily PA Information
Participants will have access to minutes of moderate-intensity (or higher) physical activity performed over the day.
Locations (1)
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States