A Social Media Game to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adult Women

Sex: Female

Ages: 65 Years – 85 Years

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 300

Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Summary

This study will test the effects of a social media game on the physical activity of older adult women. The game will consist of playful weekly challenges that require sharing photographs on a private social media group and also wearing an activity monitor to track steps. Participants will be randomized to this game group or to receive the activity monitor only.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Female 2. Age between 65 and 85 3. Able to read and understand English 4. Willingness to be randomized to any condition 5. Daily availability of an iOS or Android mobile device that is capable of taking and sending photos 6. Willingness to use a private Facebook group 7. Sufficient internet access to post photos to Facebook at least once per week 8. Having an existing Facebook account or willingness to create one Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to find transportation to the study location 2. Unable to walk for exercise (self-report) 3. Walk \

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04095923). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.