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Multidimensional individualised Physical ACTivity (Mi-PACT) - a technology-enabled intervention to promote physical activity in primary care: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Peacock, Oliver J.; Western, Max J.; Batterham, Alan M.; Stathi, Afroditi; Standage, Martyn; Tapp, Alan; Bennett, Paul; Thompson, Dylan

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Oliver J. Peacock

Max J. Western

Alan M. Batterham

Afroditi Stathi

Martyn Standage

Paul Bennett

Dylan Thompson



Abstract

© 2015 Peacock et al. Background: Low physical activity is a major public health problem. New cost-effective approaches that stimulate meaningful long-term changes in physical activity are required, especially within primary care settings. It is becoming clear that there are various dimensions to physical activity with independent health benefits. Advances in technology mean that it is now possible to generate multidimensional physical activity 'profiles' that provide a more complete representation of physical activity and offer a variety of options that can be tailored to the individual. Mi-PACT is a randomised controlled trial designed to examine whether personalised multidimensional physical activity feedback and self-monitoring alongside trainer-supportive sessions increases physical activity and improves health outcomes in at-risk men and women. Methods/Design: We aim to recruit 216 patients from within primary care aged 40 to 70years and at medium or high risk of cardiovascular disease and/or type II diabetes mellitus. Adopting an unequal allocation ratio (intervention: control) of 2:1, participants will be randomised to one of two groups, usual care or the intervention. The control group will receive usual care from their general practitioner (GP) and standardised messages about physical activity for health. The intervention group will receive physical activity monitors and access to a web-based platform for a 3-month period to enable self-monitoring and the provision of personalised feedback regarding the multidimensional nature of physical activity. In addition, this technology-enabled feedback will be discussed with participants on 5 occasions during supportive one-to-one coaching sessions across the 3-month intervention. The primary outcome measure is physical activity, which will be directly assessed using activity monitors for a 7-day period at baseline, post intervention and at 12months. Secondary measures (at these time-points) include weight loss, fat mass, and markers of metabolic control, motivation and well-being. Discussion: Results from this study will provide insight into the effects of integrated physical activity profiling and self-monitoring combined with in-person support on physical activity and health outcomes in patients at risk of future chronic disease. Trial registration:ISRCTN18008011Trial registration date: 31 July 2013

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 29, 2015
Publication Date Aug 28, 2015
Publicly Available Date Jun 6, 2019
Journal Trials
Print ISSN 1745-6215
Electronic ISSN 1745-6215
Publisher BioMed Central
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 16
Issue 1
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0892-x
Keywords physical activity, sedentary behaviour, technology, feedback, self-monitoring, behaviour change, primary care, health promotion
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/843906
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0892-x

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