Education and Training
Citizen Science to Promote Sustained Physical Activity in Low-Income Communities
While low-income midlife and older adults are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases that can be alleviated by regular physical activity, few physical activity programs have been developed specifically with their needs in mind. Those programs that are available typically do not address the recognized local environmental factors that can impact physical activity. This research aims to evaluate the added effects on two-year physical activity levels of a novel citizen science neighborhood engagement program (called Our Voice) when combined with an evidence-based, individually-focused physical activity program (Active Living Every Day), relative to the individually-focused program alone. The programs will be delivered in affordable housing settings, and represent a potentially scalable means for promoting physical activity across broader income groups in the US.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- behavioral: ALED Alone Physical Activity Program
- behavioral: ALED + Our Voice PA Program
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Lives in or around a designated housing site;
- Is insufficiently physically active based on National guidelines;
- Can engage in moderate forms of PA such as walking;
- No plans to move from the area over the 2-year period;
- Willing to engage in study assessments.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Only one eligible member of a household will be enrolled;
- Medical conditions which contraindicate participation in regular, unsupervised
moderate-intensity physical activity.
Ages Eligible for Study
40 Years - N/A
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Abby C King, PhD
650-723-2880
Not Recruiting