The purpose of this one arm pilot was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of REPS w/BANDS and evaluate for signals of improvement for depressive symptoms, anthropometrics, and muscular endurance. Participants completed a 12-week personalized in-home resistance exercise program that was delivered in real-time via a smart home video device along with a buddy system for peer support.
Research findings reveal that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) report low exercise motivation due to PCOS stigma-related stress and lack of social connection, thus inhibiting exercise in public and group settings. The purpose of this study was to implement and assess the feasibility and acceptability of an in-home personalized resistance exercise (RE) program delivered in real time by a smart home video device (SHVD) with peer support provided by a buddy system. This theory-informed, one-arm proof-of-concept study provided participants (n=10) with an SHVD, exercise equipment (exercise bands, stability ball), and 2 supervised RE sessions per week for 12 weeks via the SHVD's video feature and incorporated strategies from self-determination theory to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Participants were randomly paired with a buddy. Feasibility, acceptability, depressive symptoms, anthropometrics, and muscular endurance were measured using surveys, fitness testing, and interviews. Quantitative data were calculated using t-tests. Qualitative data were analyzed via thematic analysis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
This theory-informed, one-arm proof-of-concept study provided participants (n=10) with an SHVD, exercise equipment (exercise bands, stability ball), and 2 supervised RE sessions per week for 12 weeks via the SHVD's video feature and incorporated strategies from self-determination theory to meet the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Participants were randomly paired with a buddy.
Clinical Exercise Research Center
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Recruitment
Screened participants # / Enrolled participants #
Time frame: At the end of 12 weeks
Attendance
Session # attended / Session # prescribed
Time frame: At the end of 12 weeks
Retention
Participant # completing 2nd assessment / Participant # completing baseline assessment
Time frame: At the end of 12 weeks
Acceptability Interviews
Acceptability was measured via content analysis of participant interviews
Time frame: At the end of 12 weeks
Acceptability Likert Scales
Questions of about satisfaction with REPS w/BANDS were scored on a scale of 0-4, with O indicating poor and 4 indicating excellent.
Time frame: At the end of 12 weeks
Depressive Symptoms
he Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) was used to assess prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms occurring within the past two weeks. The score is the sum of the 8 items. 0-4 = minimal or no depression, 5-9 = mild depression, 10-14 = moderate depression, 15-19 = moderately severe depression, 20-24 = severe depression
Time frame: From baseline and at the end of 12 weeks
Bodyweight
Participants self-reported body weight in pounds during the fitness assessments.
Time frame: At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks
Height
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Participants self-reported height in feet and inches during the fitness assessments.
Time frame: At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks
Waist Circumference
Participants were guided to measure waist circumference in inches during the fitness assessments.
Time frame: At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks
Squat Test
Lower body muscular endurance was measured using the squat test. The score was the number of squats performed with proper form.
Time frame: At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks
Modified Push Up Test
Upper body muscular endurance was measured with this test. The score was the number of correctly performed push-up in one minute.
Time frame: At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks
Curl Up Test
This test was used to measure muscular endurance of the core. The score was the number of curl up properly performed to a cadence of 40bpm.
Time frame: At baseline and at the end of 12 weeks