A Randomized Trial of Behaviorally Designed Gamification and Social Incentives to Increase Physical Activity Among Overweight and Obese Veterans
Launched by VA OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT · Sep 21, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of August 19, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background: Gamification is the use of game design elements such as points and levels in non-game contexts. Gamification is used commonly within workplace wellness programs and digital health applications; however, its effectiveness has been limited. A significant opportunity is to incorporate principles from behavioral economics, which have been effective in informing intervention designs that achieve sustained improvements in health behavior by addressing the 'predictable irrationality' of humans. The investigators' group has conducted two successful clinical trials using gamification and...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Veterans receiving care at the CMCVAMC age 18 or older with a body mass index \> 30
- • a hypertension diagnosis with systolic blood pressure \>140mm Hg
- • are interested in participating in a 9-month physical activity program
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • currently participating in another physical activity research study
- • any medical conditions prohibiting ambulation without assistance
- • if a 9-month physical activity program is infeasible or unsafe
- • if the Veteran is at a higher level of physical activity (i.e., baseline step count \>7500 steps per day)
About Va Office Of Research And Development
The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of veterans through innovative research initiatives. As a pivotal sponsor of clinical trials, ORD focuses on a broad spectrum of health-related topics, including mental health, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management, ensuring that findings are directly applicable to the unique needs of the veteran population. With a commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, ORD promotes rigorous study designs and ethical standards, facilitating the translation of research discoveries into improved clinical practices and policies that enhance veteran care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Scott R Greysen, MD
Principal Investigator
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Amol S. Navathe, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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