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Defy The Odds: Exercise Forecasting and Motivation Strategies for Prolonged-Sitting Jobs
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
This study aims to see if a new approach called "Exercise Forecasting" can help people with jobs with a lot of sitting get more active. It also tests if using this method in personal motivational messages makes it easier for them to exercise. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can "Exercise Forecasting" be used effectively for people in jobs requiring long periods of sitting? * Do these tailored, proactive messages encourage people to exercise more and sit less? Participants will: * Wear the provided smartwatch and answer two questions per day * Receive customized motivational messages
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2026-03-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tailored messaging
Participants receive motivational messages customized to their previously stated expectations and goals.
Locations (1)
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, United States