Impact of Mindful Walking Intervention on Daily Step Count
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Mindful walking is a meditation practice that combines physical activity and mindfulness practice. This study examined whether a mindful walking intervention increased physical activity and improved health outcomes. The investigators conducted a randomized experiment among adults with inadequate physical activity, whereby the intervention group received a four-week, one-hour-per-week mindful walking intervention and the control group received instructions to increase physical activity (N=38). Participants in both groups received a wrist-worn step count device as participation incentive. Physical activity and health outcomes were measured with an online survey and data obtained from the wearable device at baseline (T1), post-intervention (T2), and one month after the intervention (T3).
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Mindful Walking Four weekly 60 minute sessions of mindful walking. |
Behavioral: Mindful Walking
Weekly 60 minute mindful walking sessions involving observations of bodily sensations, experiences, and breath. Discussion of mindful walking experiences and encouragement to meet physical activity goals.
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| No Intervention: Control Weekly email messages encouraging physical activity. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity Scale [one week]
self-report scale of physical activity, with total score ranging from 1-10; higher scores indicate increased activity
- Daily Step Counts [one day]
Fitbit-HR device data
- Screen Time [one week]
self-report measure, 4 items assessing television and non-television time in number of hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Perceived Stress Scale [one month]
self-report measure, total score ranges from 4 to 20, higher levels indicating higher levels of stress
- Mental Health Inventory [one month]
self-report measure of health-related quality of life, total score ranging from 5 to 30, with higher levels indicating higher quality of life
- Brief Edinburgh Depression Scale [7 days]
self-report measure, total score ranging from 6 to 24, with higher levels indicating higher levels of depression symptoms
- Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory [7 days]
self-report measure, total score ranging from 14 to 56 with higher scores indicating higher levels of mindfulness skills
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [one month]
self-report measure, total score ranging from 7 to 28, with higher scores indicating worse sleep quality
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults over age 18
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Able to read and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
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Student athletes
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Medical condition that limits slow-paced walking for 20 minutes
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University | Clemson | South Carolina | United States | 29634 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Clemson University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Lu Shi, Ph.D., Clemson University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- IRB2017-099