Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
NCT01150084
Protocol/serial number
TBF-08-004
Study information
Scientific title
"Step by Step": a feasibility study of the promotion of lunchtime walking to increase physical activity and improve mental well-being in sedentary employees
Acronym
Step by Step
Study hypothesis
To examine the feasibility of a sixteen-week lunchtime walking intervention designed to
1. Promote regular walking, and
2. Improve psycho-social well-being and work performance in sedentary employees
Ethics approval
University of Birmingham Life and Health Sciences Ethical Review Committee approved on the 31st March 2009 (ref: ERN_09-154)
Study design
Randomised waiting list controlled feasibility study
Primary study design
Interventional
Secondary study design
Randomised controlled trial
Trial setting
Other
Trial type
Quality of life
Patient information sheet
Can be found on http://www.bhamstep.co.uk
Condition
Physical inactivity/sedentary lifestyles
Intervention
A sixteen week randomised controlled trial, in which eligible participants will be randomised to an intervention and a waiting-list control group (to start at 10 weeks). The intervention will consist of a group support phase (weeks 1 - 10) and an independence phase (weeks 11 - 16). During the group-support phase, the participants will be asked to join in three weekly lunchtime walks of thirty minutes duration in a facilitator-led group (maximum of 12 per group), and will be challenged to accumulate 60 minutes of walking during the weekend. This would meet national recommendations of 150 minutes/week. The participants will be prompted to add their daily step count in log books at the end of every day. They will also receive two autonomy-supportive messages via a provided smartphone (used for monitoring and motivational purposes) per week during the group phase.
During the independence phase, the group walks will cease to exist on a formal basis, and the participants will be encouraged to engage in a minimum of three weekly lunchtime walks plus two in the week-ends. Formation of smaller informal groups will be recommended. Three weekly autonomy-supportive messages will be provided.
Intervention type
Other
Phase
Not Applicable
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
1. Step counts: measured daily (week 1 - 16)
2. Numbers of walks attended: measured weekly (week 1 - 10)
Secondary outcome measures
1. Job affect
2. Momentary job satisfaction: measured twice per day on two days per week (weeks 1 - 16)
3. Self-reported and manager ratings of work performance: measured at baseline (week 0) and week 17
4. Life satisfaction: measured at week 0, week 17 and 4 month follow-up
5. Subjective vitality: measured at week 0, week 17 and 4 month follow-up
6. Cardiovascular fitness: measured at week 0 and week 17
7. Self-reported levels of physical activity: measured at week 0, week 17 and 4 month follow-up
Overall trial start date
07/09/2009
Overall trial end date
01/03/2011
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Eligibility
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Healthy
2. Mobile
3. Aged 18 - 65 years, either sex
4. Employed in a sedentary job
5. Engaging in less than 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity five times per week
Participant type
Healthy volunteer
Age group
Adult
Gender
Both
Target number of participants
68
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Significant auditory or visual problems
2. Severe musculoskeletal disorders that prevent them from engaging in physical activity
3. Medical clearance will be requested for those who report any cardiovascular disease
Recruitment start date
07/09/2009
Recruitment end date
01/03/2011
Locations
Countries of recruitment
United Kingdom
Trial participating centre
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Organisation
University of Birmingham (UK)
Sponsor details
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Sponsor type
University/education
Website
Funders
Funder type
Charity
Funder name
BUPA Foundation (UK)
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
private sector organisation
Funding Body Subtype
Trusts, charities, foundations (both publically funded and privately funded)
Location
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
Not provided at time of registration
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Not provided at time of registration
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list
2010 protocol in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20875125
2015 results in: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25559067
Publication citations
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Protocol
Thøgersen-Ntoumani C, Loughren EA, Duda JL, Fox KR, Kinnafick FE, "Step by Step". A feasibility study of a lunchtime walking intervention designed to increase walking, improve mental well-being and work performance in sedentary employees: Rationale and study design., BMC Public Health, 2010, 10, 578, doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-10-578.