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NCT05704712 Exercise Incentives for YMCA Based Exercise

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NCT ID NCT05704712
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Brown University
Condition Physical Inactivity
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 330 participants
Start Date 2023-03-16
Primary Completion 2027-05-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Monetary Incentives

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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 330 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-05-31.

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Brief Summary

The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to test financial incentive programs (versus control) to promote physical activity among 330 adults who have a YMCA membership. Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to $100 or $200 (depending on the condition they are assigned to) for attending at least 50 sessions at the YMCA over 6 months. Participants will have two 6-month windows during which they will have the opportunity to earn the incentive. In addition to the incentives, participants will complete research assessments every 3 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. A current member, or willing to become a current member of one of the following branches of the YMCA: 1. Bayside Family YMCA (Barrington, RI) 2. Cranston YMCA (Cranston, RI) 3. East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA (Providence, RI) 4. Kent County YMCA (Warwick, RI) 5. Newman YMCA (Seekonk, MA) 6. South County YMCA (South Kingston, RI) 2. Age 18 years or older 3. Physically capable of engaging in exercise Exclusion Criteria: 1. Not a current member, and unwilling to become a member of one of the above listed YMCA branches. 2. Under age 18. 3. Physically incapable of exercise 4. Doctor has recommended that you should not exercise because of a current health condition

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Lauren C Bohlen, Ph.D.

✉ exercise4good@brown.edu

📞 401-863-6559

Principal Investigator

David M Williams, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Brown University School of Public Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05704712 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, 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 NCT05704712 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05704712 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at exercise4good@brown.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05704712 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Providence, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05704712 clinical trial?

NCT05704712 is sponsored by Brown University. The principal investigator is David M Williams, Ph.D. at Brown University School of Public Health. The trial plans to enroll 330 participants.

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