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Can a phone app get black women moving? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07114900

Symptom relief Sponsor: Stony Brook University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a smartphone app called PA4Health can help African American women who are not very active increase their physical activity. Fifty women will use either the app or receive wellness text messages for 8 weeks. The app includes goal setting, motivational messages, education, and a chatroom for peer support. Researchers will measure how much participants like the app and whether their activity levels change.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PA4Health smartphone app
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could offer an engaging way to help African American women become more physically active.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app may not lead to lasting changes in activity levels.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Eligible participants were: * ages 18-64, * Identify as AA and female * own a smartphone * be able to provide consent * not regularly physically active (i.e. less than 90 mins. of MVPA per week, * medically cleared for PA * have a valid email address, and 9) no previous engagement in the study. Exclusion Criteria: individuals were excluded if they report . physical limitations to PA engagement * significant medical conditions (e.g. heart failure) * planned surgery in the next 6 months * pregnant or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Physical activity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

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