Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Oct 4, 2018
Open Peer Review Period: Oct 6, 2018 - Oct 20, 2018
Date Accepted: Jan 20, 2019
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Randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a self-regulation-based eHealth intervention targeting an active lifestyle in adults with type 2 diabetes: study protocol
ABSTRACT
Background Adopting an active lifestyle plays an important role in the management of type 2 diabetes. Online interventions targeting lifestyle changes in adults with type 2 diabetes render mixed results. Previous research highlights the importance of creating theory-based interventions adapted to the population’s specific needs. The online intervention ‘MyPlan 2.0’ targets physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adults with type 2 diabetes. ‘MyPlan 2.0’ is grounded in self-regulation theory and, by incorporating the feedback of users with type 2 diabetes, iteratively adapted to its target population. Objective The goal of this paper is to thoroughly describe ‘MyPlan 2.0’ and the study protocol that will be used to test the effectiveness of this intervention to alter patients’ levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods A superiority two-arm randomized controlled trial will be performed. Physical activity and sedentary behaviour will be measured via accelerometers and questionnaires. Furthermore, via questionnaires and diaries patients’ stressors and personal determinants for change will be explored in-depth. To evaluate the primary outcomes of the intervention multilevel analyses will be conducted. Conclusions This study will increase our understanding about whether and how a theory-based online intervention can help adults with type 2 diabetes to increase their level of physical activity and decrease their sedentary time.
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