Physical InactivityRECTECHIVNCT05216393
A Person-Centered Geotagged Social Networking System to Promote Physical Activity in the Community
A study testing RecTech Match Website in people with Physical Inactivity and Disability Physical, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The multilevel socio-ecological barriers to physical activity experienced by people with physical disabilities cut across structures and systems, community, institutions and organizations, interpersonal, and individual levels. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 64 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Inactivity, Disability Physical
- What is being tested?
- RecTech Match Website
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 7 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2024to 1 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 64 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 to 64 years old
- self-reported physical disability that limits their mobility
Who cannot join
- Cognitive or linguistic problems with understanding instructions or filling in self-administered outcome measures
- Cardiovascular disease event within the past 6 months
- Severe pulmonary disease or renal failure
- Currently pregnant
- Ongoing exacerbation of a health condition
- Other conditions that would interfere with being physically active
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
UAB / Lakeshore Research Collaborative
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294
About this study
Official title: RecTech Match Feasibility Testing (RERC on Exercise and Recreational Technologies for People With Disabilities- RECTECH IV)
The multilevel socio-ecological barriers to physical activity experienced by people with physical disabilities cut across structures and systems, community, institutions and organizations, interpersonal, and individual levels. Several studies have attempted to understand these barriers and facilitators, but to date, no study or system has attempted to systematically resolve these multilevel barriers and capitalize on the potential facilitators that can increase access to exercise and recreation programs, services and facilities for people with disabilities.
In RecTech's previous cycle of funding, this void was addressed in a Proof of Concept product called the Activity Inclusion Mapping System (AIMS). AIMS enabled people with disabilities to quickly and precisely identify accessible and usable community-based physical activity resources and services. Based on the positive feedback received at the annual RESNA conference and from our Consumer Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) during preparation of this application, the investigators propose to develop an innovative person-centered geotagged Social Networking System (SNS) based on the social-ecological model of health.
The focus of this proposed Proof of Product project is to address multilevel barriers and facilitators associated with community-based leisure time physical activity (LTPA) using crowdsourcing principles for gathering data. The project is targeted to all people with physical disabilities.
Read the detailed description
The stage of development for a RecTech Match website is a Proof of Product. The RecTech Match website will be a new online resource that will provide physical activity resources inclusive of people with disabilities. Users will be able to search for accessible opportunities for physical activity near them, watch videos on-demand related to exercise, and read articles to learn about exercise or introduce them to new community exercise opportunities. Once successful feasibility testing is completed, the investigators will work with nchpad.org, to seed information and launch nationally.
Thirty users with physical disabilities, ages 18 to 64, will participate in a 12-wk two-arm parallel randomized control trial (15 per group) aimed at reducing barriers to physical activity, increasing social support and increasing leisure-time physical activity minutes. A sample of 15 per arm will be sufficient for our pilot/feasibility study. The control arm will have access to generic information available on the National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com. All users will be recruited online. Fitbit sensors will be provided to participants to objectively measure physical activity minutes Process feasibility outcome measures will include recruitment, retention and adherence, and Intervention efficacy outcomes will include the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments (BPAQ-MI), and Chogahara's Social Influence on Physical Activity questionnaire. Daily self-report physical activity will be collected by secure email or text. Health Coaching calls and exit interviews will be recorded via Twilio Flex.
After baseline assessments are completed by all participants, each will be randomized to the 2 study arms in a 1:1 Each participant will be randomly assigned (through REDCap) to 1 of 2 treatment conditions: (1) RecTech match intervention with tele-coaching support, and (2) control. All participants will receive a welcome call and asked to provide days and times that are most convenient to attend tele-health coaching calls. Intervention group participants will receive an orientation call once shipment is received of the Fitbit device to help set the device up and ready for data collection.
The intervention group will be mailed a Fitbit device and provided access to the RecTech Match website. These participants will receive weekly calls for the first 6 weeks, and a call every other week for the following 6 weeks (9 in total) from a health coach to discuss intervention progress, facilitate setting physical activity goals, and help mitigate obstacles to participate in physical activity in the community. Participants will be free to access the features and resources of the website. The Fitbit data will be collected on an ongoing basis and the participants will receive daily texts asking them to rate the amount of physical activity for the day.
The control participants will not have access to the RecTech Match website; however, control participants will be directed to generic information available on the NCHPAD website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com.
All participants will receive survey packets through RedCap's auto-delivery system. Survey packets will be delivered at 12 and 24 weeks. Additionally, Intervention participants will participate in a short exit interview.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Disability Physical
- Being tested
- RecTech Match Website
- Keywords
- physical activity, disability, geotagging
- Medical subject headings
- Sedentary Behavior, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RecTech Match WebsiteOther
Also called rectechmatch.org
Participants will have access to the Rectech Match website. These participants will receive 9 health coaching calls. Fitbit physical activity data will be collected on an ongoing basis during the intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervention | Experimental | The intervention group will be mailed a Fitbit device and provided access to the RecTech Match website. Intervention participants will receive weekly calls for the first 6 weeks, and a call every other week for the following 6 weeks (9 in total) from a health coach to discuss progress, facilitate setting physical activity goals, and help mitigate obstacles to participate in physical activity in the community. Participants will be free to access the features and resources of the website. The Fitbit data will be collected on an ongoing basis and the participants will receive daily texts asking them to rate the amount of physical activity for the day. Receives: Other: RecTech Match Website |
| Control | No intervention | The control participants will not have access to the RecTech Match website; however, control participants will be directed to generic information available on the NCHPAD website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Godin - Leisure time physical activity questionnaire
Estimates habitual leisure time physical activity. Higher numbers indicate more times the person has engaged in physical activity separated by 3 categories. There is no scoring limit.
Measured: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments
Identifies barriers to physical activity, specifically designed for individuals with a mobility. impairment. The survey has 8 subscales (health, beliefs and attitudes, family, friends, fitness-center-built environment, staff and policy, community built environment, and safety. Subscale scores of 1 to 5 are calculated. Higher values indicate a higher influence of barriers.
Measured: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Chogahara's Social Influence on Physical Activity Questionnaire
Measures a persons perceptions on how their physical activity is affected by social influences. The survey has 3 factors (friends, family, and health/fitness expert) and 3 subscales (companionship, informational, and emotional support). Each subscale can have a minimum maximum score of 4 with a higher score indicating a higher frequency of influence.
Measured: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Post Intervention Interviews
Gather feedback on the end user's experiences using the website.
Measured: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
FitBit device data (total energy expenditure, steps, sedentary time, light activity time, moderate activity time, high activity time, and activity energy expenditure).
The Fitbit device reports, the total amount of energy expended (kCal) per day, the number of steps achieved per day, the number of minutes that the wearer engaged either sedentary activity or physical activity (light, moderate, high), and finally the energy expenditure cost of the physical activity (kCAL) per day.
Measured: FitBit Data will be continuously collected for 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jan 2022
- Study start1 Jun 2024
- Primary completion1 Aug 2025
- Study completion1 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical InactivityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Alabama at BirminghamThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- two groups, repeated measures, pre and post intervention measures
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 7 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mohanraj Thirumalai, University of Alabama at Birmingham
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05216393
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 300007761
- Acronym
- RECTECHIV
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Dec 2021
- Last updated
- 9 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Martin Ginis KA, Ma JK, Latimer-Cheung AE, Rimmer JH. A systematic review of review articles addressing factors related to physical activity participation among children and adults with physical disabilities. Health Psychol Rev. 2016 Dec;10(4):478-494. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2016.1198240. Epub 2016 Jun 29.
PubMed 27265062Vasudevan V, Rimmer JH, Kviz F. Development of the Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments. Disabil Health J. 2015 Oct;8(4):547-56. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.04.007. Epub 2015 May 14.
PubMed 26087721McLeroy KR, Bibeau D, Steckler A, Glanz K. An ecological perspective on health promotion programs. Health Educ Q. 1988 Winter;15(4):351-77. doi: 10.1177/109019818801500401.
PubMed 3068205Takacs J, Pollock CL, Guenther JR, Bahar M, Napier C, Hunt MA. Validation of the Fitbit One activity monitor device during treadmill walking. J Sci Med Sport. 2014 Sep;17(5):496-500. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.241. Epub 2013 Oct 31.
PubMed 24268570Amireault S, Godin G. The Godin-Shephard leisure-time physical activity questionnaire: validity evidence supporting its use for classifying healthy adults into active and insufficiently active categories. Percept Mot Skills. 2015 Apr;120(2):604-22. doi: 10.2466/03.27.PMS.120v19x7. Epub 2015 Mar 23.
PubMed 25799030Chogahara M. A multidimensional scale for assessing positive and negative social influences on physical activity in older adults. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 1999 Nov;54(6):S356-67. doi: 10.1093/geronb/54b.6.s356.
PubMed 10625971
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- RecTech Match Feasibility Testing (RERC on Exercise and Recreational Technologies for People With Disabilities- RECTECH IV)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05216393
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RECTECHIV / 300007761
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Disability Physical
- Keywords
- physical activity, disability, geotagging
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 7 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The multilevel socio-ecological barriers to physical activity experienced by people with physical disabilities cut across structures and systems, community, institutions and organizations, interpersonal, and individual levels. Several studies have attempted to understand these barriers and facilitators, but to date, no study or system has attempted to systematically resolve these multilevel barriers and capitalize on the potential facilitators that can increase access to exercise and recreation programs, services and facilities for people with disabilities.
In RecTech's previous cycle of funding, this void was addressed in a Proof of Concept product called the Activity Inclusion Mapping System (AIMS). AIMS enabled people with disabilities to quickly and precisely identify accessible and usable community-based physical activity resources and services. Based on the positive feedback received at the annual RESNA conference and from our Consumer Research Advisory Committee (CRAC) during preparation of this application, the investigators propose to develop an innovative person-centered geotagged Social Networking System (SNS) based on the social-ecological model of health.
The focus of this proposed Proof of Product project is to address multilevel barriers and facilitators associated with community-based leisure time physical activity (LTPA) using crowdsourcing principles for gathering data. The project is targeted to all people with physical disabilities.
Detailed description
The stage of development for a RecTech Match website is a Proof of Product. The RecTech Match website will be a new online resource that will provide physical activity resources inclusive of people with disabilities. Users will be able to search for accessible opportunities for physical activity near them, watch videos on-demand related to exercise, and read articles to learn about exercise or introduce them to new community exercise opportunities. Once successful feasibility testing is completed, the investigators will work with nchpad.org, to seed information and launch nationally.
Thirty users with physical disabilities, ages 18 to 64, will participate in a 12-wk two-arm parallel randomized control trial (15 per group) aimed at reducing barriers to physical activity, increasing social support and increasing leisure-time physical activity minutes. A sample of 15 per arm will be sufficient for our pilot/feasibility study. The control arm will have access to generic information available on the National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com. All users will be recruited online. Fitbit sensors will be provided to participants to objectively measure physical activity minutes Process feasibility outcome measures will include recruitment, retention and adherence, and Intervention efficacy outcomes will include the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments (BPAQ-MI), and Chogahara's Social Influence on Physical Activity questionnaire. Daily self-report physical activity will be collected by secure email or text. Health Coaching calls and exit interviews will be recorded via Twilio Flex.
After baseline assessments are completed by all participants, each will be randomized to the 2 study arms in a 1:1 Each participant will be randomly assigned (through REDCap) to 1 of 2 treatment conditions: (1) RecTech match intervention with tele-coaching support, and (2) control. All participants will receive a welcome call and asked to provide days and times that are most convenient to attend tele-health coaching calls. Intervention group participants will receive an orientation call once shipment is received of the Fitbit device to help set the device up and ready for data collection.
The intervention group will be mailed a Fitbit device and provided access to the RecTech Match website. These participants will receive weekly calls for the first 6 weeks, and a call every other week for the following 6 weeks (9 in total) from a health coach to discuss intervention progress, facilitate setting physical activity goals, and help mitigate obstacles to participate in physical activity in the community. Participants will be free to access the features and resources of the website. The Fitbit data will be collected on an ongoing basis and the participants will receive daily texts asking them to rate the amount of physical activity for the day.
The control participants will not have access to the RecTech Match website; however, control participants will be directed to generic information available on the NCHPAD website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com.
All participants will receive survey packets through RedCap's auto-delivery system. Survey packets will be delivered at 12 and 24 weeks. Additionally, Intervention participants will participate in a short exit interview.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- two groups, repeated measures, pre and post intervention measures
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervention | Experimental | Other: RecTech Match WebsiteThe intervention group will be mailed a Fitbit device and provided access to the RecTech Match website. Intervention participants will receive weekly calls for the first 6 weeks, and a call every other week for the following 6 weeks (9 in total) from a health coach to discuss progress, facilitate setting physical activity goals, and help mitigate obstacles to participate in physical activity in the community. Participants will be free to access the features and resources of the website. The Fitbit data will be collected on an ongoing basis and the participants will receive daily texts asking them to rate the amount of physical activity for the day. |
| Control | No intervention | –The control participants will not have access to the RecTech Match website; however, control participants will be directed to generic information available on the NCHPAD website, which includes the same information but is not delivered through RecTechMatch.com. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 18 to 64 years old
- self-reported physical disability that limits their mobility
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Cognitive or linguistic problems with understanding instructions or filling in self-administered outcome measures
- Cardiovascular disease event within the past 6 months
- Severe pulmonary disease or renal failure
- Currently pregnant
- Ongoing exacerbation of a health condition
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| RecTech Match WebsiteAlso: rectechmatch.orgParticipants will have access to the Rectech Match website. These participants will receive 9 health coaching calls. Fitbit physical activity data will be collected on an ongoing basis during the intervention. | Other | intervention |
Primary outcome
Godin - Leisure time physical activity questionnaire
Time frame: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Estimates habitual leisure time physical activity. Higher numbers indicate more times the person has engaged in physical activity separated by 3 categories. There is no scoring limit.
Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments
Time frame: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Identifies barriers to physical activity, specifically designed for individuals with a mobility. impairment. The survey has 8 subscales (health, beliefs and attitudes, family, friends, fitness-center-built environment, staff and policy, community built environment, and safety. Subscale scores of 1 to 5 are calculated. Higher values indicate a higher influence of barriers.
Chogahara's Social Influence on Physical Activity Questionnaire
Time frame: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Measures a persons perceptions on how their physical activity is affected by social influences. The survey has 3 factors (friends, family, and health/fitness expert) and 3 subscales (companionship, informational, and emotional support). Each subscale can have a minimum maximum score of 4 with a higher score indicating a higher frequency of influence.
Post Intervention Interviews
Time frame: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks
Gather feedback on the end user's experiences using the website.
1 secondary outcome
FitBit device data (total energy expenditure, steps, sedentary time, light activity time, moderate activity time, high activity time, and activity energy expenditure).
Time frame: FitBit Data will be continuously collected for 12 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Sep 2025.
- Background: PubMed 27265062Martin Ginis KA, Ma JK, Latimer-Cheung AE, Rimmer JH. A systematic review of review articles addressing factors related to physical activity participation among children and adults with physical disabilities. Health Psychol Rev. 2016 Dec;10(4):478-494. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2016.1198240. Epub 2016 Jun 29.
- Background: PubMed 26087721Vasudevan V, Rimmer JH, Kviz F. Development of the Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments. Disabil Health J. 2015 Oct;8(4):547-56. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2015.04.007. Epub 2015 May 14.
- Background: PubMed 3068205McLeroy KR, Bibeau D, Steckler A, Glanz K. An ecological perspective on health promotion programs. Health Educ Q. 1988 Winter;15(4):351-77. doi: 10.1177/109019818801500401.
- Background: PubMed 24268570Takacs J, Pollock CL, Guenther JR, Bahar M, Napier C, Hunt MA. Validation of the Fitbit One activity monitor device during treadmill walking. J Sci Med Sport. 2014 Sep;17(5):496-500. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.10.241. Epub 2013 Oct 31.
- Background: PubMed 25799030Amireault S, Godin G. The Godin-Shephard leisure-time physical activity questionnaire: validity evidence supporting its use for classifying healthy adults into active and insufficiently active categories. Percept Mot Skills. 2015 Apr;120(2):604-22. doi: 10.2466/03.27.PMS.120v19x7. Epub 2015 Mar 23.
- Background: PubMed 10625971Chogahara M. A multidimensional scale for assessing positive and negative social influences on physical activity in older adults. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 1999 Nov;54(6):S356-67. doi: 10.1093/geronb/54b.6.s356.
- The National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and DisabilityLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing RecTech Match Website in people with Physical Inactivity and Disability Physical, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Godin - Leisure time physical activity questionnaire (time frame: pre-intervention and again at the end of 12 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05216393, which also lists 6 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Sep 2025.