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Reframing Retirement: An Examination of Identity Change and Self-Regulation Approaches to Promote Physical Activity

Canada159 participantsStarted 2026-03-01

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of an innovative multimodal eHealth \& mHealth intervention (focused on emphasizing identity/habit and/or self-regulation) on increasing moderate to vigorous (MVPA) across 12 months among newly retired adults not meeting Physical Activity guidelines at study baseline, thus at higher risk of age-related chronic diseases. The secondary objectives are to examine whether these approaches improve physical and mental well-being and health related fitness-outcomes. Principal Research Question 1: Does an intervention focused on identity/habit + self-regulation skills + education (ID) increase moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) compared with an intervention focused on self-regulation skills + education (SR), and an education control condition (ED)? Three-arm parallel design single blinded randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomized to one of three groups (ID, SR, ED) for 12 months duration. * After the initial screening process, eligible participants will be provided with an accelerometer-mailed or delivered in person-to wear for seven consecutive days. Data collected will verify baseline physical activity levels and determine final eligibility based on adherence to physical activity guideline thresholds. * Participants will visit the lab for fitness testing and complete an online questionnaire See below in "detailed description" the breakdown/delivery given for each of the 3 arms.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 60-70 years * Recently retired (within the past 1.5 years) from occupational work * Access to the internet via computer or smartphone * Able to engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) independently * Participating in less than 150 minutes of MVPA per week, based on: Screening with Godin's Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire, and Baseline accelerometry as secondary confirmation Exclusion Criteria: \- Participation in 150 minutes or more of MVPA per week, based on questionnaire or accelerometry screening

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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What they're measuring

MVPA

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of data collection (Baseline, 6 Weeks, 3 Months & 6 Months & 12 months )

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07446231

SponsorUniversity of Victoria

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2030-03-31

Contact for this trial

Sandy Courtnall L Project Coordinator/Manager, Behavioural Medicine Lab

250 472 5288 bml@uvic.ca

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