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Phone-Based fitness program aims to cut heart disease in african american women

NCT ID NCT06337708

Disease control Sponsor: Arizona State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests a smartphone program called Smart Walk, designed specifically for African American women who are not very active. The program includes an app, virtual coaching, and text messages to encourage more physical activity. Researchers want to see if it helps women exercise more and lowers their risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Participants will use the program for several months and have their activity and health measured.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a culturally tailored smartphone-delivered physical activity intervention called Smart Walk, which includes an app, virtual coaching, and text messages
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a scalable, culturally relevant way to increase physical activity and reduce heart disease and diabetes risk in African American women.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with 210 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on smartphone access and motivation, which may limit its impact for some.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 210 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Mar 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

24 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported African American/Black female * Aged of 24-65 years * Insufficiently Active (\< 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week as measured by Exercise Vital Sign Questionnaire) * BMI \> 25 kg/m2 * English speaking and reading * Ownership of a smartphone with the ability to download applications (i.e., apps) * Ownership of a smartphone with the ability to receive text messages * Willingness to receive a physical activity intervention delivered through their smartphone * Willingness to include their first name or create an alias to be used on their profile page on the Smart Walk app Exclusion Criteria: * Plans to relocate out of Phoenix area in next 12 months * Endorsing an item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), unless a doctor's note for study participation in provided * Resting systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHG and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 120 mmHG , as assessed at baseline or at any other study assessment * Self-reported participation in another diet or weight loss study at screening * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 12 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus heart disorder Motor Activity Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus Exercise Heart diseases Physical activity Physical inactivity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arizona State University

    RECRUITING

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States

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