NCT04607811

Behavioral Economics and Mobility After Stroke (BE Mobile)

Using Behavioral Economics to Improve Mobility for Adults With Stroke

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In this pilot, randomized controlled trial, the investigators will compare the preliminary effectiveness of a gamification with social incentives 8 week intervention to increase physical activity for adults with stroke.

Detailed description

In this 2 arm randomized trial, the investigators will compare the preliminary effectiveness of a social incentive-based gamification intervention to increase physical activity relative to a control arm among adults with stroke. All participants will use a Fitbit wearable device to establish a baseline step count, select a step goal increase of 33% to 50% above their baseline and then participate in an 8 week intervention. The gamification arm will be entered into a game with points and levels designed using insights from behavioral economics. They will be asked to select a social support partner who will receive weekly updates on their progress in the game.

Conditions

• Stroke

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Gamification with social incentives	Participants will select a step goal that is 33%, 40%, or 50% above their baseline step value. Participants in this group will participate in a game with points and levels to help motivate participants to meet their daily step goal. Additionally, all participants will identify a support partner to receive weekly updates on their performance and offer positive encouragement to help the participant meet their step goal.

Timeline

• Start date: 2020-11-16
• Primary completion: 2021-07-12
• Completion: 2021-07-12
• First posted: 2020-10-29
• Last updated: 2021-09-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States