ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on March 27, 2024Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT002814372004-0503-03NCT00281437Health First-Study 2Health First: Health and Psychological Outcomes of Physical Activity- Study 2University of Alberta, Physical EducationOther
The current study was designed to investigate the influence of choice of exercise program on
exercise adherence. The two exercise programs included 1) traditional exercise at a fitness
centre or 2) lifestyle exercise-walking using a pedometer to track steps. Biological and
psychological indicators were examined to investigate the effect of choice in a sample of
sedentary adults.
CompletedPhase 2/Phase 3InterventionalNoRandomizedParallel AssignmentTreatmentNone (Open Label)200Exercise AdherenceSedentary AdultsLifestyleTraditionalBehavioralchoice of exercise program
Inclusion Criteria:
- 25-65 year old adults
- sedentary (exercise less than twice per month in the last 4 months)
Exclusion Criteria:
- physician non-consent
- too active (exercise more than twice per month in the last 4 months)
- participated in previous studies from this lab
All25 Years65 YearsAccepts Healthy VolunteersWendy M Rodgers, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of AlbertaGordon J Bell, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of AlbertaKerry Courneya, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of AlbertaVicki J Harber, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 2H9CanadaCanadaJanuary 2006January 20, 2006January 20, 2006January 24, 2006October 11, 2006October 11, 2006October 12, 2006exerciseadherencelifestylechoiceautonomy