Randomized trial of two artificial intelligence coaching interventions to increase physical activity in cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity (PA) has numerous health benefits. Personalized coaching may increase adherence to PA recommendations, but it is challenging to deliver personalized coaching in a scalable manner. The objective of our study was to determine whether novel artificially intelligent (AI) coaching interventions increase PA among overweight or obese, physically inactive cancer survivors compared to a control arm that receives health information. We conducted a single-center, three-arm randomized trial with equal allocation to (1) voice-assisted AI coaching delivered by smart speaker (MyCoach), (2) autonomous AI coaching delivered by text message (SmartText), and (3) control. Data collection was automated via sensors and voice technology, effectively masking outcome ascertainment. The primary ou

SUBMITTER: Hassoon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8660785 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature