The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of Snacktivity™ as an intervention to promote physical activity and health outcomes: a study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A novel 'whole day' approach that could motivate the public to be more physically active is termed Snacktivity™. Consistent with guidance, the Snacktivity™ approach encourages the public to accumulate ≥ 150 min of physical activity in short 2-5-min 'activity snacks' of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity throughout the day/week. Snacktivity™ also promotes muscle-strengthening activity twice per week. Following completion of research to co-design and develop the Snacktivity™ approach, the aim of this trial is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a Snacktivity™ intervention to increase physical activity and reduce future risk of disease in the population, compared with usual care.

Methods

A multi-centre, two-arm, individually randomised, p

SUBMITTER: Daley AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12859934 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature