Evidence-based Intervention to Improve Walking Engagement in El Paso, Texas

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, EL PASO · May 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called "50,000 for Life," aims to see if a program can help school employees in El Paso, Texas, walk more and stay active. The study will involve 30 public schools, where employees will be split into different groups. Some will use the 50K4Life program alone, while others will get additional support through text messages. If certain schools don’t see enough participation in walking, they will receive extra help either through individual coaching or group sessions that include fun activities like walks and hikes.

To participate, you must be a full-time school employee aged 18 or older, not pregnant, and able to walk without any assistive devices. You’ll also need to wear a fitness tracker and use your smartphone to track your activity. The study will last 18 months, with check-ins at different points to see how much your activity improves. This program not only aims to boost walking but also encourages a healthier lifestyle among school staff.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • A school is eligible if it is located within one of the four target school districts
• • adult 18 years or older
• • full-time school-based school district employee
• • not pregnant and able to walk without physical limitations or assistive device
• • willing to wear our Fitbit tracking device or use their own tracking device for 18 months
• • own a smartphone
• • willingness to use a personal smartphone for tracking activity related to the Fitbit tracker, access online intervention content, and receive text messages.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Works at more than one school
• • Does not work on a district school campus
• • schools that previously participated in walking challenges