Smartwatch study aims to get people moving more
NCT ID NCT05598996
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a digital tool that uses a smartphone and smartwatch to encourage physical activity in adults aged 25-80. Over 12 months, 386 participants used the tool to increase their weekly moderate-to-vigorous activity, compared to a standard wellness program. The goal was to see if personalized digital coaching can help people become more active.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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386 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 25-80 years old * Intend to be available for a 12-month intervention * Willing and able to attend 3 measurement visits over 12-months * Willing and able to use a smartphone and text messaging * Willing and able to use the wearable and corresponding app * Willing and able to walk and engage in moderate-intensity physical activity * Healthy enough to participate based on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire * BMI between 18-40 kg/m\^2 Exclusion Criteria: * Psychiatric or medical conditions that prohibit compliance with the study protocol * Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a physical activity program during the study period * Those with a mechanical medical implant, such as a pacemaker
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92093, United States
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