NCT07044570 eMOTION: Examining Implicit Attitudes in Physical Activity Engagement
| NCT ID | NCT07044570 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Southern California |
| Condition | Physical Activity |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-24 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-04-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-04-30.
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Brief Summary
This early-phase trial will test intervention strategies to influence implicit attitudes towards physical activity and determine whether changes in those mechanisms result in change in physical activity behavior among inactive adults who are overweight or obese.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged ≥ 18 years 2. Reside in the United States 3. Self-reported BMI ≥ 25 4. Current structured physical activity engagement \< 60 minutes per week 5. Own a personal smartphone device 6. Reside in an area with Internet or Wi-Fi connectivity during the study period 7. Able to speak and read in English 8. Interested and willing to start a physical activity program 9. Willing to wear a Fitbit Versa smartwatch provided by the study team everyday continuously (including at work and during physical activity), in place of any Fitbits or smartwatches previously worn, for the duration of the study period 10. Able to read the small font on a smartwatch screen without glasses, or willing to carry reading glasses during physical activity for the purpose of reading the smartwatch screen 11. Enrolled in the parent eMOTION intervention study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to provide informed consent due to cognitive disability 2. Inability to engage in one or more key treatment components, including those with medical conditions that preclude physical activity engagement or who cannot wear an accelerometer on the wrist or answer brief surveys on the smartwatch for any reason 3. Current pregnancy 4. Referred to the study by another participant or from Reddit.
Contact & Investigator
Genevieve F Dunton, PhD MPH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Southern California
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07044570 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Physical Activity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07044570 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07044570 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at micaelag@usc.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07044570 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07044570 clinical trial?
NCT07044570 is sponsored by University of Southern California. The principal investigator is Genevieve F Dunton, PhD MPH at University of Southern California. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.