RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05795036

Using a mHealth Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation Clients

Sponsor

AdventHealth University

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Feb 17, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Physical Activity Cardiac Rehabilitation

Summary

In this study, the investigators will implement a pilot project of using activity tracker (i.e., Fitbit) with phase III CR clients. The study will record the participants' daily steps and sleep patterns for 8 consecutive weeks in natural settings. Two specific aims are identified for this project: 1. Develop an intervention protocol using mHealth to promote Phase III CR clients' self-monitoring of PA. 2. Examine the efficacy of the intervention on clients' PA, sleep patterns, functional capacity and QoL.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

currently receiving Phase III CR at Hope Clinic
are 18 years of age or older
can read and communicate in English
able to follow instructions to walk
provided signed informed consent
willing to wear Fitbit throughout the study
owns a smartphone with text messaging capability (participants need to decide ahead of time if they have a phone plan that is compatible with taking additional text messages without undue financial burden for themselves)
willing to receive text messages and phone calls from the research team.

Exclusion Criteria4

are pregnant or lactating
have scheduled surgery or traveling within the next 8 weeks
currently participating in other health promotion program
sufficiently or overly active, as determined by a physical activity monitor worn for one week, indicating averaging ≥ 7,500 steps per day ("somewhat overly active").

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Interventions

DEVICEmHealth 1

Participants will use Fitbit device to self-monitor their physical activity in 8 weeks.

DEVICEmHealth 2

Participants will use Fitbit device to self-monitor their physical activity in 8 weeks. In addition, they will receive daily motivational text message.