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Social Contextual Influences on Physical Activity

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified February 2013 by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01195337
First received: September 2, 2010
Last updated: February 12, 2013
Last verified: February 2013
History of Changes
  Purpose

The goal of this study is to learn why some black and Latino men and women choose not to exercise very often. Researchers also want to learn more about any social and environmental factors that may affect the way an exercise program is followed.


Condition Intervention
Cancer
Prevention Harmful Effects
 Behavioral: PA Prescription Plan
Device: Pedometer
Behavioral: Newsletters

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Social, Contextual, and Environmental Determinants of Physical Activity in Sedentary Minority Adults

Resource links provided by NLM:

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Participant Physical Activity Outcome [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Physical Activity (PA) outcome measured at four time points post baseline (weeks 8, 26, 39, and 52)


Estimated Enrollment: 380
Study Start Date: August 2010
Estimated Primary Completion Date: August 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Groups/Cohorts Assigned Interventions
Study Group
Newsletters, Physical Activity (PA) Prescription Plan, Pedometer
 Behavioral: PA Prescription Plan
Exercise program and instructions.
Other Names:
  • Physical Activity
  • Exercise
Device: Pedometer
Step monitor for individual PA progress.
Behavioral: Newsletters
4 Newsletters with topics based on PA progression phases of adoption and maintenance.

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  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   25 Years to 60 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

300 black or Latino participants in the greater Houston, Texas area.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Black or Latino (self-defined by participant) ages 25-60 years
  2. Currently sedentary, defined as self-reported physical activity of </=90 minutes per week over the past 6 months
  3. Ready and physically able to start being physically active. Determined by asking participant if they intend to start being physically active within the next 30 days.
  4. Have a home address where information can be mailed
  5. Able to read English at a 6th grade level as assessed by the REALM
  6. If uncontrolled hypertension or other physical limitations that might be aggravated by participation in lifestyle moderate-intensity physical activity as determined by PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Participants with BP readings >/=140/90mm Hg, will have to provide a doctors note or medical clearance.
  7. Live within Harris County

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
  2. Another person in the same household is enrolled in the study
  3. Physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA
  4. MD Anderson employees who work in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01195337

Contacts
Contact: Crystal Roberson, MPH 713-794-1074
Contact: Crystal Roberson, MPH iMove Study - 713-792-2445

Locations
United States, Texas
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Recruiting
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Contact: Crystal Roberson, MPH     713-794-1074        
Contact: Crystal Roberson, MPH     iMove Study - 713-792-2445        
Principal Investigator: Lorna H. McNeill, PHD, MPH            
Sponsors and Collaborators
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Lorna H. McNeill, PHD, MPH UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
  More Information

Additional Information:
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center website  This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

No publications provided

Responsible Party: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01195337     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 2008-0763
Study First Received: September 2, 2010
Last Updated: February 12, 2013
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Sedentary minority adult
Psychosocial factors
Environmental factors
Obesity
Physical Activity
 PA
Cancer Risk
African Americans
Latino

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013