The Physical Activity Daily (PAD) Trial: The rationale and design of a randomized controlled trial evaluating an internet walking program to improve maximal walking distance among patients with peripheral arterial disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite established guidelines for regular walking as a first line therapy for adults with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), most patients do not walk routinely. This paper presents the design specifications for a randomized clinical trial to examine the effectiveness of an internet-based walking program compared to a telephone intervention, or the combination (internet-based with telephone counseling) for promotion of regular walking in patients with PAD.

Methods

Sedentary adults with documented lower extremity PAD are being recruited from the University of Michigan Health System and the surrounding area. Participants are randomized to one of four arms in a 2×2 factorial design: 1) telephone counseling to promote walking, 2) an internet-based walking program wit

SUBMITTER: Kumar AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5944605 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature