Clinical trial NCT06706180: Motivation for Exercise: a Mood-Based Focus
Official title: Motivation for Exercise: a Mood-Based Focus
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Exercise Motivation
Keywords: Exercise motivation
Exercise for mood
Lead sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-11-26
Enrollment: 82
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.

Detailed description: This study is designed to evaluate two interventions for exercise motivation: an exercise-for-mood video and an exercise-for-fitness video. After screening to determine eligibility, participants will complete two virtual study appointments, scheduled 10-20 days apart. In Phase 1, participants will first consent to the study and complete the DASS-21, ASI-3, and EMI-2. Participants will then complete an interview-format 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR) about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then randomized to either the Fitness or Mood video by the researcher and are assigned to watch the video while on the Zoom meeting, approximately 11 minutes long. After the video, participants complete two short questionnaires about the credibility and usefulness of the video they watched. Finally, participants are briefed on safe exercise habits and given a goal of moderate exercise 4 times per week.

In the Phase 2 appointment, participants complete the EMI-2 and the 7-day PAR about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then debriefed on the intent of the study.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* At least 18 years of age
* Current PS101 student at Boston University
* A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
* Able to read English to provide informed consent
* Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device
* Access to Zoom video conferencing software

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under age 18
* Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items)
* Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation
* Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Primary outcomes:
measure: Exercise Motivation
timeFrame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Exercise adherence
timeFrame: Retrospective accounting of the past 7 days, assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart.
measure: Mood During Exercise
timeFrame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart
measure: Perceived Exertion during Exercise
timeFrame: Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Boston
country: United States
facility: Boston University
state: Massachusetts
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