The Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise Program: Examining Peer Support to Promote Exercise Amo… (NCT06823336) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Supporting Her In Navigating Exercise Program: Examining Peer Support to Promote Exercise Among Undergraduate Women
Canada24 participantsStarted 2025-01-28
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled pilot trial is to test the effectiveness of a six-week tailored physical activity program with and without peer mentoring on the psychological constructs and exercise behaviour of inactive undergraduate women. The objectives are to:
* Quantify the degree to which a peer-mentorship intervention affects exercise motivation determined through three basic psychological needs (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness).
* Examine general psychological distress and exercise engagement throughout the study.
* Qualitatively explore participants' experiences following the completion of the program using an open-ended survey to gain a better understanding of its impact.
Researchers will compare the parallel arm conditions to see how the inclusion of social support impacts exercise engagement.
Participants will be asked to engage in exercise three times a week at the campus gym; those in the intervention condition will have an assigned peer-mentor who will join them for one weekly session and virtually communicate with them between sessions.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Identify as a woman
* Full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University
* Classified as an exercise initiate (e.g., report one or fewer bouts of exercise per week)
* Reported an absence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement as determined by the Get Active Questionnaire
* Able to commute to Lakehead's campus
* Want to become more active
* Have access to online technology (e.g., email, zoom)
* Can speak, read, and write in English fluently
Exclusion Criteria:
* Identify as a man
* Not enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Lakehead University
* Report the presence of health risks that would interfere with exercise engagement
* Meet the national physical activity guidelines (e.g., 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week)
* Unable to commute to campus
* Lack of access to technology
* Not fluent in English
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Psychological Needs Satisfaction in Exercsie Scale
Timeframe: During enrollment at baseline, after week 3, and at the end of the study at week 6
2
Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire- 3
Timeframe: During enrollment at baseline, after week 3, and at the end of the study at week 6