Reducing Sedentary Time in Obese Adults (Study 2)



Status:Completed
Conditions:Obesity Weight Loss
Therapuetic Areas:Endocrinology
Healthy:No
Age Range:21 - 70
Updated:3/16/2015
Start Date:January 2014
End Date:September 2014
Contact:Dale S Bond, Ph.D.
Email:dbond@lifespan.org
Phone:401-793-8970

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

A Mobile Health Approach to Reducing Sedentary Time in Bariatric Surgery Patients

Greater time spent in sedentary behaviors, independent of physical activity level, can
increase risk of morbidity and mortality. Objective assessments indicate that bariatric
surgery patients spend large amounts of time in sedentary behaviors. The present study is
the first to test whether a mobile health (mHealth) approach that employs widely adopted
smartphone technology to monitor and modify sedentary behaviors as they occur is a feasible
and acceptable method of reducing sedentary time in these patients and other obese
populations.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Bariatric surgery patients and other obese individuals will be considered

- Body mass index >= 25 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

- Report being unable to engage in daily activities and walk continuously for >= 10
minutes without assistance

- Are currently involved in a physical activity intervention.

- Are unable to read or understand the study materials

- Are currently taking medications that cause dizziness and/or feeling faint when
sitting or standing.

- Report any condition that in the opinion of investigators would preclude adherence to
the intervention protocol including plans to relocate, history of substance abuse or
other significant psychiatric problems, or terminal illness.
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Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
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