Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior screening in primary care
This study is looking for adults who are not very active or spend a lot of time sitting. It uses a simple questionnaire and a weeklong activity tracker to find inactive people, then offers a program to help them move more.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You do not have a long-term illness covered by special insurance.
- You get your regular medical care at one of the health centers in the study.
- You are inactive (less than 600 MET-minutes per week) based on a quick questionnaire and/or a week-long activity monitor.
- You understand and speak French.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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