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Virtual Advisors for Physical Activity Promotion in Underserved Communities
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual Advisor and Promotora for physical activity for Sedentary Lifestyle. Completed, enrolled 245 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The primary aim of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based 'virtual lay advisor' intervention relative to a proven human lay advisor/promotore intervention to promote regular walking among inactive midlife and older Latino adults. The primary analysis is a non-inferiority analysis comparing these two interventions.
Study Details
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Interventions
The virtual advisor is named Carmen. She is an animated, computer-generated figure that speaks to participants and gives advice and support for physical activity.
A promotora is a trained, lay health worker. Promotoras will be trained and supervised to provide advice, support and guidance to people to encourage them to be more physically active. They work with people face to face and by telephone to offer support and advice.