Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Novel Web-Based Physical Activity for the Heart (PATH) Intervention Designed to Promote Physical Activity in Adults With Obesity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Even in the absence of weight loss, any level of physical activity (PA) can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among individuals with obesity. However, these individuals face multifaceted barriers that reduce their motivation and engagement in PA. They prefer programs that are convenient, fun to engage in, and feature people who they can relate to. Yet, there is a paucity of PA interventions that are designed to incorporate these preferences. We designed the web-based PA for The Heart (PATH) intervention to address this gap.

Objective

This study aimed to describe the protocol of a study that aims to examine the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of PATH intervention among insufficiently active adults with obesity aged at least 18 years.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Kariuki J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11962323 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature