Everyday Activity Supports You (EASY) Pilot Study

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The investigators propose a 6-month, parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) feasibility study of a self-management program to reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity (Sit Less to Move More) in women aged 55-70 years. The primary aim is to determine feasibility and acceptability of the intervention; and the secondary aim is to test the effect of the intervention on the primary health outcome, physical activity (mean daily step count by accelerometry) at 6 months. The investigators will also conduct an economic evaluation and a process evaluation to guide a future larger study and to inform a scaled-up implementation plan.

Official Title
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Everyday Activity Supports You (EASY) Pilot Study

Conditions
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Lifestyle

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Active Living Program
* Behavioral: Education


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy community-dwelling women aged 55-70 years who (via self-report) are not currently engaging (or in the previous 3 months) in any strength training, or <30 minutes brisk walking or moderate exercise/week are able to climb stairs and walk 400 meters (e.g., do not have a mobility disability). Exclusion Criteria: Participants who receive treatment for medical conditions that preclude participation in a walking program

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 55 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Active Living Program<br>Participants in the intervention group will receive a self-management program designed to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity. Specifically, they will be given an EASY Program Manual with strategies to break up sitting time during the day and increase utilitarian activity; this will include a section on how to set, monitor and maintain achievable goals. They will also be offered a pedometer program, group education sessions and encouraged to use public transport by providing free bus tickets. | Behavioral: Active Living Program<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: Education<br>Control group participants will be offered monthly drop-in sessions that target information on general health and well-being unrelated to physical activity. | Behavioral: Education<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feasibility of Study Recruitment and Retention | The number of study participants recruited and finish the 6 month study (and final assessment). | 6 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sedentary Time (Measured by Average Daily Percent) | sedentary time (measured by average daily percent) as measured by accelerometry | 6 months | 
| Physical Activity | steps counts as measured by accelerometry | 6 months | 
| Body Composition | body weight measured in kilograms | 6 months | 
| Active Transportation | Self reported description of minutes/week of active transportation (e.g., walking, cycling, etc.) | 6 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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active living, retirement