PA4Health Physical Activity App Open Pilot Study for African American Women

Last updated: August 18, 2025
Sponsor: City University of New York, School of Public Health
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

PA4Health Open Pilot

Clinical Study ID

NCT05714280
CityUNYSPH
K23MD014164
  • Ages 18-64
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Test the acceptability of a smartphone physical activity app for African American women

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion: Eligible participants must:

  1. be ages 18-64

  2. identify as AA and female

  3. own a smartphone

  4. be able to provide consent

  5. not regularly physically active (i.e. less than 90 mins. of MVPA per week), 6) medically cleared for PA,

  1. have a valid email address, and 9) no previous engagement in the study.

Exclusion: Individuals will be excluded if they report:

  1. physical limitations to PA engagement

  2. significant medical conditions (e.g., heart failure)

  3. planned surgery in the next 6 months,

  4. pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months.

Study Design

Total Participants: 15
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: PA4Health Open Pilot
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 25, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 30, 2025

Study Description

The goal of this aim is to collect data that guide the refinement of intervention components and structure to increase appeal to AA women. Fifteen physically inactive AA women will participate in a 12-week study examining the feasibility, acceptability, and usage of the PA4Health app. They will receive a Fitbit tracker to be worn during the trial. Following the trial, participants will complete self-report measures as well as a semi-structured interview to learn about their experience in using the app, any experienced difficulties, and recommendations for improving the acceptance and usage of the app.

Intervention components: The intervention components include: tailored daily text intervention text message, educational feature, goal setting and monitoring, and an activity locator that allow participants to enter their zip code and view available resources for physical activity.

Connect with a study center

  • City University of New York School of Public Health & Health Policy

    New York, New York 10027
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • City University of New York School of Public Health & Health Policy

    New York 5128581, New York 5128638 10027
    United States

    Site Not Available

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