Fit 24 Technology Intervention YOUTH

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Study ID
NCT04953442
Status
Completed

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
14 Years - 16 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Fit 24 — BEHAVIORAL
    This 12-week goal-setting intervention will test the feasibility of using a Fitbit watch and motivational text messaging to improve physical activity and sleep in Hispanic youth (14-16 years of age) with obesity. Youth will be prompted to set weekly steps per day and hours of sleep per night goals. Text messages will be grounded in the Self-Determination Theory and will provide evidence-based strategies, support, and motivation to encourage youth to meet their goals.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a goal-setting intervention that utilizes a Fitbit device and text messaging to improve physical activity and sleep in Hispanic adolescents with obesity.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 15, 2021
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Mar 29, 2024
Completion
Apr 28, 2024

Study Design

Enrollment
43 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    Fitbit Device Self-Determination Theory Text Messages
  • No Intervention: Wait List Control
    Informational flyer of evidence-based strategies on engaging in healthy physical activity and sleep lifestyle habits.

Primary Outcome Measure

Number Participants Recruited [ Time Frame: 4 months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIP
Baylor College of MedicineHoustonTexas77030

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