"Step by Step": promoting lunchtime walking to increase physical activity and improve mental well-being in sedentary employees
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN81504663 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN81504663 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov number | NCT01150084 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | TBF-08-004 |
- Submission date
- 25/06/2010
- Registration date
- 10/08/2010
- Last edited
- 29/08/2018
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Cecilie Thogersen-Ntoumani
Scientific
Scientific
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
College of Life and Environmental Sciences
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Study information
| Study design | Randomised waiting list controlled feasibility study |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Quality of life |
| Participant information sheet | Can be found on http://www.bhamstep.co.uk |
| 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 |
| Study acronym | Step by Step |
| Study objectives | 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(s) | University of Birmingham Life and Health Sciences Ethical Review Committee approved on the 31st March 2009 (ref: ERN_09-154) |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | 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 |
| 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 study start date | 07/09/2009 |
| Completion date | 01/03/2011 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 65 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 68 |
| Key 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 |
| Key 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 |
| Date of first enrolment | 07/09/2009 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/03/2011 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
University of Birmingham (UK)
University/education
University/education
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
England
United Kingdom
| Website | http://www.bham.ac.uk/ |
|---|---|
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/03angcq70 |
Funders
Funder type
Charity
BUPA Foundation (UK)
Private sector organisation / Trusts, charities, foundations (both public and private)
Private sector organisation / Trusts, charities, foundations (both public and private)
- Location
- United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | protocol | 27/09/2010 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 01/12/2015 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
29/08/2018: Publication reference added.
