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Behavioral Economic Attributes of Recreation

RecruitingPhase 1, Phase 2Ages 18 Years - anyAllRush University Medical Center
NCT07282418 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Risk for developing and dying from heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other cardiometabolic conditions is strongly influenced by behavioral risk factors, including poor diet, physical inactivity, and tobacco and alcohol abuse. Behavioral economic models predict engagement in these behaviors as a function of their subjective value, ability to provide immediate gratification, and availability of competing alternatives. A key implication of the behavioral economic model is that increasing the accessibility of compelling alternative sources of reinforcement may displace engagement in unhealthy behaviors. Developing interventions that leverage these insights requires both a clear understanding of the characteristics of the "reward landscape" of U.S. adults, and the impact of altering the reward landscape on behavioral economic processes and health behavior. This pilot study uses a t

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Eligibility criteria for BEAR main cohort enrollment (N=120): * Age 18 years or older * Fluent in English * Lives within 10 miles of the study site * Not planning to move outside the study region in the next 6 months * Has a working Android or iOS mobile device they are willing to use for EMA surveys and communication with the study team * No apparent cognitive deficits that would suggest a lack of capacity to consent or complete study procedures * No uncontrolled serious mental illness, marked by an inpatient hospitalization, increase or change in antipsychotic or mood stabilizing medication, or suicidal intent in the past 6 months. Eligibility for selection into the RCT component (n=60): * At least 75% adherence to EMA surveys during the initial assessment * Complete baseline data within the observational cohort component * Participant endorses engagement in recreation less than 4 times per week based on EMA surveys * LE8 score \<70, reflecting low to moderate cardiometabolic health. * No serious substance abuse problem based on an ASSIST score of ≥27 for any substance other than tobacco or cannabis * Willing and able to try recreational activities for the next 6 months
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What it tests

  • Recreation Enhancement
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Where

1 site
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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