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Free Time For Wellness Pilot Effectiveness Trial
Sponsor: Columbia University
Summary
Physical inactivity is pervasive and prevalent in the United States, particularly among women of low socioeconomic position, and women with children. Structural and social barriers make active leisure time a rare commodity creating a pressing health issue because physical inactivity increases the risk of chronic diseases and poor health. The broad objective of this study is to pilot test the Free Time for Wellness (FT4W), an innovative multilevel physical activity intervention to increase physical activity among low-resourced mothers.
Official title: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Physical Activity Among Low-resourced Mothers in New York City: Protocol for the Free Time for Wellness (FT4W) Effectiveness Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
89
Start Date
2024-05-30
Completion Date
2025-04-01
Last Updated
2026-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Arms
The intervention includes a task-based interaction (volunteer activities) where cognitive demand is low and interactional roles are clear. The focus is on the task, rather than developing relationships, reducing the pressure of interaction. As the volunteer activities continue, they also offer the opportunity for group members to enhance empathy, another salient component of cross-group relational development. Mediated interaction supports new relational development through a disinhibiting effect, lowering inhibitions and increasing comfort and disclosure
Locations (3)
Astoria Park
Astoria, New York, United States
Crocheron Park
Bayside, New York, United States
Forest Park
Richmond Hill, New York, United States