Design and baseline characteristics of an implementation study to increase activity with social incentives: The STEP together trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of people in the United States do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity. Even small, daily increases can have health benefits. Wearable devices paired with social incentives increased daily steps in pilot studies but have not been tested for long-term effectiveness in community settings. This paper describes the study design and baseline participant characteristics of a trial testing these approaches to increase physical activity among families in the Philadelphia area.

Methods

The trial, called STEP Together, is a Hybrid Type 1 effectiveness-implementation study. Participants enroll on family teams of 2-10 people, including at least one person 60 years old or older. Each participant receives a Fitbit device, establishes a baseline daily

SUBMITTER: Scheffey K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12133204 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature