CompletedNot Applicable

Activity Level Monitoring Study

United States38 participantsStarted 2022-04-11

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to 1) evaluate the relationship of physical activity to quality of life and psychological functioning among adults with severe obesity (BMI\>40) and 2) evaluate the effects of activity monitoring on changes in physical activity during a 6-week intervention interval.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * BMI greater than or equal to 40 * Sit or lie down greater than or equal to 9 hours per day Exclusion Criteria: * Participating in regular exercise (any planned exercise) * Participating in a formal weight loss or exercise program * Planning to join a formal weight loss or exercise program in the next 2 months * Cannot stand up without assistance * Currently pregnant * Planning to get pregnant in the next 2 months * Given birth in past 9 months * Currently breast feeding * Weigh over 400 lbs * Highest level of education is below 8th grade * PHQ-9 score less than 15 * Visual impairment that impairs ability to read * Any condition(s) that would make it challenging to follow instructions/directions * Cognitive disorder (e.g., dementia)