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N/ACompleted· 103 enrolled
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Promoting Physical Activity through mobile applicationbehavioral
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WhatsApp-Based Intervention for Promoting Physical Activity Among Female College Students, Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

King Khalid University·interventional·Posted Nov 18, 2019·Updated Mar 31, 2020

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Promoting Physical Activity through mobile application for Physical Activity. Completed, enrolled 103 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this research will be to determine the efficacy and applicability of using WhatsApp-based intervention for physical activity promotion in female college students.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPhysical Activity
CountriesSaudi Arabia
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 18, 2019
Enrollment StartNov 7, 2019
Primary CompletionFeb 2, 2020
Study CompletionMar 28, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3 monthsPosted 6.6 years ago

Interventions

Promoting Physical Activity through mobile applicationbehavioral

Students will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control group. WhatsApp groups will be formed within each study group. The control participants will have the WhatsApp group only for communications. And they will keep their usual activity for 10 weeks. The intervention participants will have the intervention WhatsApp group which will be for communication and providing the intervention materials. The intervention group will receive a brief (15-minute) orientation on exercise, and benefits of keeping a healthy life pattern. They will receive 3-4 health-promotional (Physical activity) messages per week via WhatsApp for 10 weeks; group interaction is optional without adding more messages aiming to promote physical activities from any participants.