CompletedNot Applicable

Physical Activity Incentives

United States450 participantsStarted 2013-09

Plain-language summary

In this study, the investigators will test responsiveness of young, middle-aged, and older adults to a range of incentives, some of which provide rewards for the individual participants and others that offer rewards to other people or groups. The investigators hypothesize that incentives are differentially effective for different age groups.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 and older are being targeted. We aim to recruit equal numbers of men and women, but this is not a specific target. There are no racial or ethnic targets. * Individuals who pass a phone screening that includes physical (PAR-Q) and cognitive (MMSE) measures are eligible for this study. These individuals must either answer "no" to all the questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) or receive verbal permission from their doctor. Additionally, they must also show no signs of cognitive impairment as indicated by scores greater than or equal to 23 points on the 26-point Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Exclusion Criteria: * We will not recruit minors (17 or younger) because this is a study of adult development. * Individuals who answered "yes" on any questions of the PAR-Q and/or received a score less than or equal to 22 on the MMSE.

What they're measuring

Change in average steps per day

Timeframe: Step count is measured via pedometer every day for three weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03037658

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03

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