The project involves three stages. First, a prototype activity sensor will be validated. Second, a smartphone app (iMove) will be developed and co-designed. Lastly, the developed app and activity sensor will be used to conduct a micro-randomized trial (MRT) to reduce sedentary behaviour and promote physical activity among adults with type 2 diabetes. Individuals will be recruited from Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne. Prof. David Dunstan from Baker Institute is an investigator involved in this research.
Lead Researchers
Prof. Ralph Maddison
Dr. Shariful Islam
Reza Daryabeygi
Funding
Baker Institute and Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) seed funding