~10 spots leftby Nov 2025

Online Program for Sedentary Lifestyle

(LADIES Online Trial)

Recruiting at1 trial location
MW
RN
Overseen byRobert L Newton, Jr., PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Gramercy Research Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will identify strategies for modifying a physical activity intervention, previously delivered in a face-to-face format, for online implementation.

Research Team

MW

Melicia Whitt-Glover, PhD

Principal Investigator

Gramercy Research Group

RN

Robert L Newton, Jr., PhD

Principal Investigator

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Black/African American women over 18 years old who are not very active, getting less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. Participants must be able to speak and read English, have no physical conditions affected by exercise, and own a device with reliable internet.

Inclusion Criteria

18 years of age or older
self-identified female
black/African American
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Focus group (Behavioural Intervention)
  • Online Program to Promote Physical Activity (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests an online program called LADIES aimed at increasing physical activity. It's comparing two versions: the intervention phase (active component) and control phase (possibly informational). The goal is to see if the program can work well online.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: LADIES online intervention (R33 phase)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will include 30 women who will be randomized to receive six (6) months of online group-based intervention sessions that teach participants how to increase physical activity levels.
Group II: LADIES online control (R33 phase)Placebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will include 30 women who will be randomized to receive self-guided materials that teach participants how to increase physical activity levels. Placebo comparator participants will receive their materials via the online platform.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Gramercy Research Group

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3
Recruited
420+