NCT06768801

Web-app Based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program (WPAPP) for Middle Aged Latinas

Pilot RCT of the Web-app Based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program (WPAPP) for Middle Aged Latinas

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 40 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of the proposed project is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Web-App based Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion Program (WPAPP) for middle-aged Latinas. The WPAPP is a web application (app) to promote lifestyle physical activity that was developed and tested with Korean American middle aged women. It shows promise for effectiveness with Latinas. The specific aims are: 1. To test the feasibility and satisfaction of the WPAPP modified for Latinas. 2. To examine preliminary effectiveness of the WPAPP-Latina on increasing physical activity and decreasing depressive symptoms.

Conditions

• Middle Aged
• Women
• Depressive Symptoms
• Physical Activity
• Hispanic or Latino

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	WPAPP-Latina	The WPAPP Latina intervention provides 1) educational information via modules and online resources and 2) coaching via an online forum with a chat function. The educational modules include 11 modules on physical activity promotion and 7 modules on depressive symptoms. The women are also invited to share their experiences with culturally matched interventionists (e.g., Spanish speaking graduate research assistant with expertise in depressive symptoms and physical activity) and with peer participants using a de-identified name in the online chat forum. Participants will be directed to information about physical activity with age-appropriate guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-01
• Primary completion: 2025-08-01
• Completion: 2025-09-01
• First posted: 2025-01-10
• Last updated: 2025-01-10