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Social Contextual Influences on Physical Activity

United States336 participantsStarted 2010-08-16

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Black or Latino (self-defined by participant) ages 25-60 years
✓. Currently sedentary, defined as self-reported physical activity of \</=90 minutes per week over the past 6 months
✓. 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.
✓. Have a home address where information can be mailed
✓. Able to read English at a 6th grade level as assessed by the REALM
✓. 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.
✓. Live within Harris County

Exclusion criteria

✕. Pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant during the study period
✕. Another person in the same household is enrolled in the study
✕. Physical limitation that prevents engaging in PA
✕. MD Anderson employees who work in the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences

What they're measuring

Participant Physical Activity Outcome

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01195337

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-08-31

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