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Mind over motion: can simple thinking exercises boost physical activity?

NCT ID NCT05235360

Prevention Sponsor: Southern Methodist University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether audio-guided thinking tasks—like imagining a future event, recalling positive feelings about exercise, or planning when and where to be active—can help underactive adults increase their physical activity. Adults aged 18-64 who are not meeting activity guidelines will listen to these tasks and have their weekly activity measured. The goal is to find the best combination of these tasks to create an effective, low-burden intervention that could be widely used.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Guided thinking tasks (episodic future thinking, positive affect imagery, action planning)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could lead to a scalable, audio-based intervention that helps underactive adults increase physical activity without needing in-person coaching.
What could go wrong
The trial is early-stage and tests multiple components, so it may not identify a clear winner. Also, the effects may be modest and not translate to long-term behavior change.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

184 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ages 18-64 * Not currently meeting physical activity guidelines (\<150 minutes/week of self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) * Capable of providing informed consent * Access to a smartphone with active data plan * Willing to attend all study visits and comply with the protocol * Conversant in English Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \> 40 * orthopedic problems that would limit physical activity * self-reported coronary artery disease, stroke, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, diabetes

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Conditions

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Sedentary Behavior

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Physical inactivity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Southern Methodist University

    Dallas, Texas, 75205, United States

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