A Randomized Trial of Behaviorally Designed Gamification and Social Incentives to Increase Physical Activity Among Overweight and Obese Veterans

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

725

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

July 17, 2023

Primary Completion Date

September 1, 2025

Study Completion Date

July 1, 2026

Conditions
HypertensionObesity
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

gamification with collaboration

participants receive a FitBit and set goals, then are assigned to a group of other participants who will play a game to gain points based on collaboration

BEHAVIORAL

gamification with competition

participants receive a FitBit and set goals, then are assigned to a group of other participants who will play a game to gain points based on competition with each other

Trial Locations (1)

19104-4551

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia

All Listed Sponsors
lead

VA Office of Research and Development

FED