Behavior Change Techniques for Physical Inactivity
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This 12-week trial will test the efficacy of a multi-component, personalized text-message delivered behavior change technique (BCT) intervention to encourage habitual physical activity (defined as regular walking of 1,000 or more steps during a one-hour period on 7 consecutive days according to a personalized walking plan) among care providers of persons with AD/ADRD via the key mechanism of behavior change (MoBC) of automaticity.The main question it aims to answer whether a multi-component, personalized BCT intervention to increase a walking habit of 1,000 steps/day will lead to successful development of habitual walking among 60 percent of caregivers enrolled.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Mark Butler, PhD
Principal Investigator
Northwell Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or related disorders who are not regularly active. They must be willing to follow a personalized walking plan aiming for habitual physical activity, specifically walking.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive a 12-week, multi-component, personalized BCT intervention to encourage habitual physical activity
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for habit formation and changes in automaticity
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Behavior Change Technique Package
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwell Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator