Research Study
Fitbit-based fitness interventions for healthy lifestyles in teenagers
Fitbit study for teenagers with T1D (Kelowna)
Currently Recruiting
Health Areas
Physical Activity & Nutrition, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Health Technology, Digital Health
Study Purpose
To determine if the use of Fitbit monitors and predetermined daily step goals are effective strategies to increase daily physical activity in adolescents.
Details
All participants will be provided a Fitbit flex electronic monitor to wear throughout the day for 12 weeks. Some participants will also be provided a daily goal for steps taken. Fitbit step data will be available to the research team.
location
Vancouver Island / Coast
Lower Mainland
Thompson - Okanagan
Kootenay
Cariboo
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
recruitment end date
2023-07-31
eligibility
Age: 13 Years - 18 Years Old
Accepting Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Research Team Information
Principal investigator
Gabi Reznik
health authority affiliation
No Health Authority Affiliation
academic affiliation
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
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