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Effects of a Wearable Device and Social Media-Based Intervention on Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Adults
Sponsor: National Chung Hsing University
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to examine whether the use of a wearable device and social media based intention increases physical activity and enhance sleep quality among adults.
Official title: Effects of a Wearable Device and Social Media-Based Intervention on Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 64 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2025-02
Completion Date
2025-07
Last Updated
2024-12-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Wearable device-based intervention (with motivational support via social media)
The wearable device-based intervention aims to reduce sedentary behavior as the Move alert function may facilitate the management of one's physical activity. Motivational support will be provided via an online community created using LINE platform. The platform serve for the following purposes: a) providing psychoeduation prior to the intervention; b) providing a place for participants to motivate and encourage each other; c) provide health knowledge to participants weekly, to motivate behavioral change; d) encouraging participants to upload their daily step count to the community page to motivate each other's progress; e) based on participant's performance, research assistants will provide tailored support using Line stickers designed for the present intervention; f) research assistants will monitor participants' step counts and provide prizes (vouchers) for those who had the most step counts and made the most improvements.
Wearable device-based intervention (without support)
The wearable device-based intervention aims to reduce sedentary behavior as the Move alert function may facilitate the management of one's physical activity.
Locations (1)
National Chung Hsing University
Taichung, Taiwan