A multiple technology-based and individually-tailored Sit Less program for people with cardiovascular disease: A randomized controlled trial study protocol

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302582
• Publication Date: 2024-05-09T17:25:53Z
• Authors: Chorong Park; Britta Larsen; Mulubrhan Mogos; James Muchira; Mary Dietrich; Marianna LaNoue; Jason Jean; John Norfleet; Abigail Doyle; Soojung Ahn; Shelagh Mulvaney
• Keywords: Male; Adult; Science; Q; R; Pilot Projects; Middle Aged; Study Protocol; Cardiovascular Diseases; Medicine; Humans; Female; Sedentary Behavior; Exercise

Sedentary behavior, a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is prevalent among disease patients. However, few interventions target sedentary behavior in this group. This paper describes the protocol of parallel two-group randomized controlled trial novel multi-technology reduction intervention patients (registered at Clinicaltrial.gov, NCT05534256). The pilot (n = 70) will test 12-week “Sit Less” program, based on Habit Formation theory. 35 participants group receive an instructional goal-setting session, Fitbit movement prompts, smart water bottle (HidrateSpark) to promote hydration and encourage restroom breaks, weekly personalized text messages. A control American Heart Association’s “Answers by Heart” fact sheets. assess feasibility acceptability implementing program with program’s primary efficacy changing measured activPAL activity tracker. Secondary outcomes include physical levels, cardiometabolic biomarkers, patient-centered (i.e. self-efficacy, habit strength, fear movement). study leverages commonly used mobile wearable technologies address patients, high-risk Its findings feasibility, hold promise broad dissemination.