Project WHADE: A Partner-Based Physical Activity Program for Women

Last updated: April 1, 2025
Sponsor: Rowan University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Dyslipidemia

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Diabetes Prevention

Treatment

Project WHADE: A Partner-Based Physical Activity Program for Women

Clinical Study ID

NCT06350604
PRO-2023-355
  • Ages 40-65
  • Female

Study Summary

This study is designed to test the feasibility and acceptability of a new method for supporting physical activity among women ages 40-65 who have risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Each participant receives a trained physical activity coach and a physical activity partner; the partner is another woman in the program. Partners communicate with each other between weekly coaching sessions to provide support for physical activity behavior change.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • One or more of the following health conditions: smoking (current or quit in the last 3 months), or a physician diagnosis of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes,prehypertension or hypertension (high blood pressure), hypercholesterolemia orhyperlipidemia(high cholesterol), or metabolic syndrome

  • Engaging in less in less than 6500 steps per day or less than 90 minutes ofstructured exercise per week

  • Access to personal mobile device

  • Fluent in English

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 9 weeks,

  • Medical or psychiatric situation that hinders the ability to perform physicalactivity

  • None one of the following cardiovascular risk behaviors or conditions: smoking,diagnosed prediabetes/type 2 diabetes, prehypertension/hypertension, highcholesterol, or metabolic syndrome

  • Not fluent in English,

  • No access to a personal mobile device

Study Design

Total Participants: 62
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Project WHADE: A Partner-Based Physical Activity Program for Women
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 02, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 15, 2024

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a new method for supporting physical activity in women ages 40-65 who have risk markers for cardiovascular disease. The primary goal is to understand perceptions of support and communication patterns between partner dyads of women in midlife (ages 40-65). The creation of these partner dyads is a promising method for promoting social support and physical activity for this population. Understanding how partners communicate with one another throughout this intervention study will give insight into how women in this population maximize benefits from partnership through communication and shared experiences (e.g., age, gender, cardiovascular disease risk, interest in being more physically active).

Connect with a study center

  • Rowan University

    Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
    United States

    Site Not Available

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