Exercise Incentives for YMCA Based Exercise
Empirical Testing of a Widely Available Insurance-based Monetary Incentive Program for Exercise: A Randomized Trial
Brown University
330 participants
Mar 16, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial to test financial incentive programs (versus control) to promote physical activity among 330 adults who have a YMCA membership. Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to $100 or $200 (depending on the condition they are assigned to) for attending at least 50 sessions at the YMCA over 6 months. Participants will have two 6-month windows during which they will have the opportunity to earn the incentive. In addition to the incentives, participants will complete research assessments every 3 months.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria9
- A current member, or willing to become a current member of one of the following branches of the YMCA:
- Bayside Family YMCA (Barrington, RI)
- Cranston YMCA (Cranston, RI)
- East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA (Providence, RI)
- Kent County YMCA (Warwick, RI)
- Newman YMCA (Seekonk, MA)
- South County YMCA (South Kingston, RI)
- Age 18 years or older
- Physically capable of engaging in exercise
Exclusion Criteria4
- Not a current member, and unwilling to become a member of one of the above listed YMCA branches.
- Under age 18.
- Physically incapable of exercise
- Doctor has recommended that you should not exercise because of a current health condition
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Interventions
Monetary incentives, provided in the form of pre-loaded Visa debit cards are provided to encourage exercise.
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NCT05704712