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NCT05620888 Efficacy of a Tailored Communication Intervention Aimed At Increasing the Number of Daily Steps

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NCT ID NCT05620888
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Milano Bicocca
Condition Physical Inactivity
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 255 participants
Start Date 2022-10-03
Primary Completion 2024-09-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Walk behavior change: Tailored messages (TM)Walk behavior change: Non tailored messages (NTM)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 255 participants in total. It began in 2022-10-03 with a primary completion date of 2024-09-30.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a physical activity promotion intervention focused on walking behavior. The intervention is delivered via mobile application in a sample drawn from the healthy adult population.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants from the general population, in good health and sedentary * A level of education sufficient to understand the procedures of the study and to use a smartphone * Having a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * The participant always (or almost always) takes at least 7,000 steps a day * The participant achieves an IPAQ score equal to or greater than 3000 MET-min / week * The participant has symptoms or pathologies that could represent a contraindication to the physical activity proposed by the study. In particular * Cardiovascular diseases for which physical activity is allowed only under medical supervision * Chest pain during daily activities * Drug treatment for cardiovascular diseases * Severe arterial hypertension not pharmacologically controlled * Episodes of loss of consciousness within the past 12 months * Osteoarticular disorders that could be aggravated by a change in the level of physical activity * Fractures of the lower limbs, vertebrae, or pelvis in the past six months * Walking difficulty * Respiratory insufficiency

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marco D'Addario, PhD

✉ marco.daddario@unimib.it

📞 0039 02 6448 3824

Principal Investigator

Marco D'Addario, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Milano Bicocca

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05620888 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Physical Inactivity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05620888 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05620888 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at marco.daddario@unimib.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05620888 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Milan, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05620888 clinical trial?

NCT05620888 is sponsored by University of Milano Bicocca. The principal investigator is Marco D'Addario, PhD at University of Milano Bicocca. The trial plans to enroll 255 participants.

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