Defy The Odds: Exercise Forecasting and Motivation Strategies for Prolonged-Sitting Jobs (NCT07475130) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Defy The Odds: Exercise Forecasting and Motivation Strategies for Prolonged-Sitting Jobs
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-05-16
Plain-language summary
This study aims to see if a new approach called "Exercise Forecasting" can help people with jobs with a lot of sitting get more active. It also tests if using this method in personal motivational messages makes it easier for them to exercise.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can "Exercise Forecasting" be used effectively for people in jobs requiring long periods of sitting?
* Do these tailored, proactive messages encourage people to exercise more and sit less?
Participants will:
* Wear the provided smartwatch and answer two questions per day
* Receive customized motivational messages
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Can communicate in English
* Currently participate in less than 30 minutes of regular physical activity per week.
* Healthy male/female, age \>=40
* Currently working in a prolonged sitting job (e.g., truck driver or office worker).
* Have been working in this industry/business for at least one year.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have had a heart attack within the past three months
* Surgery in the past three months
* Recent stroke, mini-stroke/TIA in the past three months
* Recent seizure disorder or epilepsy in the past three months
* Had an aortic aneurysm before
* Have a medical condition or physical limitation that makes physical activity unsafe
* Currently meeting or exceeding physical activity guidelines (≥150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity activity or equivalent).
* Cannot wear a smartwatch for 30 days.
* Do not want to install a study APP in smart phone for 30 days.
* Cannot respond to the study APP notification for 30 days.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Correlation between biometric data and self-reported exercise
Timeframe: 20 days
2
Acceptability of customized messages
Timeframe: 30 days
3
Feasibility - retention rate
Timeframe: 30 days
4
Change in level of physical activity when receiving custom motivational messages