The investigators propose a 6-month, parallel, single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) feasibility study of a self-management program to reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity (Sit Less to Move More) in women aged 55-70 years. The primary aim is to determine feasibility and acceptability of the intervention; and the secondary aim is to test the effect of the intervention on the primary health outcome, physical activity (mean daily step count by accelerometry) at 6 months. The investigators will also conduct an economic evaluation and a process evaluation to guide a future larger study and to inform a scaled-up implementation plan.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
25
Centre for Hip Health and Mobility
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Feasibility of Study Recruitment and Retention
The number of study participants recruited and finish the 6 month study (and final assessment).
Time frame: 6 months
Sedentary Time (Measured by Average Daily Percent)
sedentary time (measured by average daily percent) as measured by accelerometry
Time frame: 6 months
Physical Activity
steps counts as measured by accelerometry
Time frame: 6 months
Body Composition
body weight measured in kilograms
Time frame: 6 months
Active Transportation
Self reported description of minutes/week of active transportation (e.g., walking, cycling, etc.)
Time frame: 6 months
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