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Trial reportInternational journal of behavioral medicine2025

Snacktivity™ to Promote Physical Activity in Primary Care, Community Health and Public Health Settings: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial.

Amanda J Daley, Ryan A Griffin, James P Sanders, Kajal Gokal, Natalie Ives, Magdalena Skrybant, Helen M Parretti, Charlotte L Edwardson, Stuart J H Biddle, Kate Jolly and 11 more

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

21 authors.

Amanda J DaleyCentre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK. a.daley@Lboro.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4866-8726
Ryan A GriffinBirmingham Clinical Trials Unit, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1662-0055
James P SandersCentre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2103-0631
Kajal GokalCentre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2020-1876
Natalie IvesBirmingham Clinical Trials Unit, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1664-7541
Magdalena SkrybantDepartment of Applied Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7119-2482
Helen M ParrettiNorwich Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7184-269X
Charlotte L EdwardsonUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6485-9330
Stuart J H BiddleUniversity of Southern Queensland, Springfield, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7663-6895
Kate JollyDepartment of Applied Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6224-2115
Colin J GreavesSchool of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4425-2691
Sheila M GreenfieldDepartment of Applied Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8796-4114
Ralph MaddisonInstitute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8564-5518
Dale W EsligerSchool of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1236-6419
Lauren B SherarSchool of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9942-5433
Emma FrewHealth Economics Unit, Department of Applied Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5462-1158
Nanette MutriePhysical Activity for Health Research Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5018-6398
Ben MaylorUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4503-0479
Tom YatesUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, College of Life Sciences, University of Leicester and NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5724-5178
Sarah TearneBirmingham Clinical Trials Unit, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7944-2917
Catherine A MoakesBirmingham Clinical Trials Unit, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0473-0532

Funding

Programme Grants for Applied Research RP-PG-0618-20008
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA novel 'whole day' approach that could motivate the public to be more physically active is Snacktivity™. The Snacktivity™ approach encourages individuals to accumulate 150 min of physical activity in short 2-5-min 'snacks' of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) throughout the day/week.

methodA randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility/acceptability of a Snacktivity™ intervention and trial processes was conducted. The trial aimed to recruit 80 physically inactive adults from healthcare services and via social media. Participants were randomised to the Snacktivity™ intervention or usual care and followed up at 12 weeks. The intervention was predominately delivered by health professionals within consultations. Assessment of whether the Snacktivity™ intervention and trial methods were acceptable to participants, adherence to Snacktivity™ (assessed by Fitbit) and physical activity (assessed by accelerometer), and retention were considered according to traffic light stop-go progression criteria (green-amber-red).

resultsSeventy-two participants (n = 37 Snacktivity™ intervention; n = 35 usual care) were recruited across 14 months (72/80, 90%, (green) 95% CI: 83% to 97%). Snacktivity™ adherence was achieved in 12/37 participants (32%, (red) 95% CI: 17% to 48%). Physical activity adherence was achieved in 17/37 participants (46%, (amber) 95% CI: 30% to 62%). Seven participants (10%, (green) 95% CI: 3% to 17%) withdrew from follow-up and 25/72 (35%, (amber) 95% CI: 24% to 46%) had no accelerometer data at follow-up (retention).

conclusionThe Snacktivity™ intervention may be feasible and acceptable to implement. Findings can inform subsequent research that seeks to investigate whether Snacktivity™ based approaches are effective in promoting physical activity in the population.

trial registrationISRCTN: 64851242. Registration date: 31/01/21.

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ExerciseHealth PromotionPublic HealthSnacksAdultAgedCommunity Health ServicesFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMotivationPrimary Health CareHealthPhysical activityRandomised feasibility trialShort boutsSnacktivity™

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PMID39994142
PMCPMC12672755

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