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Utilization of a Peer-Based Approach for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Inactive Women

A Peer-Based Approach to Enhance Physical Activity in Dyads of Inactive Women

Who can join

Ages 18 to 65 · Women · Healthy volunteers welcome

Inclusion Criteria:

* Self-identify as female
* Age 18-65 years
* Speak English or Spanish
* Physically able to engage in low-to-moderate PA as assessed by the PA Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), or with medical clearance
* Insufficient self-reported moderate-to-vigorous PA (\< 150 minutes/week)
* Able to enroll with one eligible adult female partner
* Valid home address in the greater Houston area
* Have a functioning smartphone and able and willing to send and receive text messages
* Willing to use the Fitbit app and device
* Blood pressure reading \< 160/100 mm Hg, or with medical clearance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or considering pregnancy during the study period, self-reported
* Currently participating in a program or research study to promote physical activity or weight loss
* Plans to move outside the greater Houston area during the study period

About the study

This clinical trial tests the effect of a physical activity intervention that emphasizes support between partners in women who are not physically active. Decisions about and participation in physical activity often involve others in one's social circle, including family and friends. Social support for physical activity and having someone with whom to engage in physical activity may promote behavioral change and help increase moderate-intensity physical activity in inactive women.

What is being tested

• Activity Monitor (device)
• Activity Monitor (device)
• Educational Intervention (other)
• Survey Administration (other)
• Telephone-Based Intervention (behavioral)

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Participants: 500 · Started: Jul 27, 2022

Contact the study team

• Larkin Strong · Phone: 713-563-8930

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05053113

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.