Increasing Physical Activity Among Overweight Women With Mobility Disabilities. (PEP)
Obesity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity focused on measuring obesity, mobility limitations, women, physical activity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years or older English speaking Self-reported mobility limitation BMI greater than or equal to 27 Receiving care at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC) Medical Center Sedentary Exclusion Criteria: did not receive physician approval to participate
Sites / Locations
- University of Illinois, Chicago
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
No Intervention
Experimental
Experimental
Arm 1: Physical activity awareness
Arm 2: Lower Support
Arm 3: Higher support
The awareness group received a physician-recommendation to exercise an informational brochure, and pedometer.
The lower support group received arm 1 plus monthly newsletter, weekly personalized exercise support via telephone.
The higher support group received arm 1 plus arm 2 plus a face-to-face monthly exercise support group.