Behavioral Economic Attributes of Recreation
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 th
| Condition(s) | Cardiometabolic Health Indicators |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 1, Phase 2 |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | 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 t |
| Who can participate | 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 |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Rush University Medical Center |
| Locations | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Start date | 2026-04-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07282418 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07282418 |