STUDY BASICS
Are you overweight and 40-70 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a video-based exercise program can increase activity in people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Study participation takes place entirely online. Compensation provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
People who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Physical activity can lower the risk of developing weight-related health problems, but exercise programs can be difficult to access. The purpose of this study is to find out if a video-based exercise program can increase physical activity in people who are at high risk for developing diabetes and heart disease.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Ages 40-70
- Have access to the internet
- Currently exercise less than 90 minutes every week
- Are at high-risk for developing diabetes due to being overweight
- Body mass index (BMI) is at least 25 (BMI calculator: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm)
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
The entire study will be completed online and will last about 12 weeks. Participants will be asked to:
- Have blood pressure, blood sugar levels, blood cholesterol levels, weight, and waist circumference assessed
- Use work-out videos to increase physical activity
- Wear a physical activity tracker on the wrist
- Receive a 15-30 minute call from the study team every two weeks
- Receive email and/or text reminders to use selected workout videos
- Respond to questionnaires
- Share experiences on an online forum (optional)
IRB: STUDY19090134
- Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a novel YouTube based physical activity intervention in overweight and obese adults at high risk of type 2 diabetesMEET THE RESEARCHER
Jacob Kariuki
Jacob K. Kariuki, PhD, AGNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kariuki’s research interests include health equity and global health, cardiovascular risk assessment, and examination of the validity of simplified cardiovascular risk assessment tools and their cost-effectiveness in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.