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Evaluating Connected Health Approaches to Improving the Health of Veterans (CDA 15-065)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Social Incentive Gamification, Support Sponsor, and 1 other intervention for Physical Activity. Completed, enrolled 180 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
In this randomized, controlled trial the investigators will compare the use of social and financial incentive-based interventions to increase physical activity among overweight and obese Veterans during a 12-week intervention with 8 weeks of follow-up.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Game-based intervention with points and levels
Participants select a support sponsor to receive weekly updates on progress in the game
Participants receive a loss-framed financial incentive allocated upfront each week and financial incentives taken away each day the goal is not met