Dr. Constantino M Lagoa, PhD

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Studies Sedentary Lifestyle
Studies Obesity
1 reported clinical trial
4 drugs studied

Clinical Trials Constantino M Lagoa, PhD is currently running

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Digital Messaging Interventions

for Physical Activity Promotion

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a precision (person-specific and context-sensitive) messaging algorithm for increasing physical activity and slowing weight gain in insufficiently-active young adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does physical activity increase more when text messages are sent based on a precision rule for selecting and timing messages compared to when the same message content is selected and sent at random or not at all? * Do biological or social characteristics of young adults make them more likely to respond positively to the precision messaging intervention than either of the other two interventions? Participants will be provided with education about health-enhancing physical activity and given an activity tracker to wear for 12 months. They will then be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Participants in one group (Precision AIM) will receive up to 4 messages/day selected and timed based on a person-specific algorithm that forecasts possible message effects periodically throughout the day. Messages will be drawn from one of three content libraries: move more, sit less, or inspirational quotes. Participants in a second group (Random AIM) will receive 4 messages/day selected at random from the same three content libraries and delivered at random times within their availability window. Participants in the third group (No AIM) will receive not motivational messages but will randomly assigned to the Random AIM group will receive up to 4 messages/day drawn at random from three content libraries at randomly-selected times. Step counts and weight will be assessed at baseline, and at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months. Researchers will compare Precision AIM, Random AIM and No AIM groups to see if physical activity increased more and weight gain was slower in Precision AIM than Random AIM or No AIM after 3, 6, and 12 months of intervention, and 6 months after the intervention is complete (18 months).
Recruiting1 award N/A

More about Constantino M Lagoa, PhD

Clinical Trial Related2 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 1 trial as a Principal Investigator · 1 Active Clinical Trial
Treatments Constantino M Lagoa, PhD has experience with
  • Activity Tracker
  • Education
  • Text Messaging (precision Dosing)
  • Text Messaging (random Timing And Selection)
Breakdown of trials Constantino M Lagoa, PhD has run
Sedentary Lifestyle
Obesity
Weight Gain

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What does Constantino M Lagoa, PhD specialize in?
Constantino M Lagoa, PhD focuses on Sedentary Lifestyle and Obesity. In particular, much of their work with Sedentary Lifestyle has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Constantino M Lagoa, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Constantino M Lagoa, PhD is currently recruiting for 1 clinical trial in the USA. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Constantino M Lagoa, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Constantino M Lagoa, PhD has studied treatments such as Activity tracker, Education, Text messaging (precision dosing).
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