RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07130734

Digital Intervention for Physical Activity

Digitally-Delivered Intervention to Prompt Physical Activity


Sponsor

Auburn University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Sep 22, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The present study will assess the effects of a four-week digitally delivered intervention on physical activity and depressive symptoms among adults experiencing at least moderate depressive symptoms. The main questions this research aims to answer are: * Does a digitally-delivered intervention increase physical activity levels? * Does a digitally-delivered intervention reduce symptoms of depression? Researchers will compare an intervention promoting physical activity to a passive control (does not receive the intervention) group to see if the intervention reduces depressive symptoms and increases physical activity levels. Participants will: * Visit the laboratory at two separate time points before group assignment, separated by one week of physical activity monitoring * Be randomly assigned to complete four weeks of a digital intervention prompting engagement in physical activity or have their mental health symptoms monitored over four weeks (i.e., passive control group) * Visit the laboratory at two separate time points after the intervention, separated by one week of physical activity monitoring


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a digital app called Pathverse can help young adults with depression become more physically active, using a personalized digital intervention on their phone. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 19 and 40 years old - You can speak and understand English - You have at least moderate symptoms of depression (PHQ-8 score of 10 or higher) - You are currently physically inactive (less than 150 minutes of moderate activity per week) - You have no uncorrected vision or hearing issues - You own an Apple or Android smartphone and are willing to download and use the app - You are not currently pregnant - You are physically able to exercise **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not meet the above criteria Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDigital Physical Activity

The Pathverse mobile application platform will be downloaded on each participant's smartphone. Participants will be guided on how to download and use the application, as well as how to interact with the application during the intervention period. Participants will choose approximately five types of physical activity they enjoy before the intervention and will be prompted to complete these physical activities throughout the intervention. Participants will also self-report the duration and type of physical activity performed each day of the intervention.


Locations(1)

Kinesiology Building

Auburn, Alabama, United States

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