ACTIVE 10 (CPMS 58482, IRAS 334177)

UPDATED - 29/01/2026

STUDY SUMMARY

Aim: To see if it is possible to run a large study testing if the NHS Active 10 app can help adults move more and age well.

Background: Adults are not moving enough, leading to many problems common in older age. Current programs to get middle-aged and older adults moving more do not work long-term. Mobile apps could provide a cheaper alternative that works long-term, and might reach more people than current programs. The NHS runs an app to encourage walking (Active 10) but it is not used in GP clinics and has not been tested to see if it works.

Design: Before running a large study to see if Active 10 works, we need to run a small study to check that a bigger study will run smoothly. I will ask 80 adults aged over 55 years old who do not move enough to join the study at their NHS health-check. Half of the adults will be given the Active 10 app for three months. The other half will not be given anything. I will check that each step of the study can be completed (for example, ensuring that we get enough people to join). If adults have problems with any part of the study I will propose changes.

Impact: If we can complete all the steps in the small study okay, we can run the large study to see if Active 10 works. If the large study shows Active 10 works, it could help older adults move more and age well.

INCLUSION  CRITERIA

• Adults aged> = 55

• Smartphone ownership

•  Reads English,

•  Inactive (< 150 minutes activity/week

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

• Cognitive or physical impairment preventing app usage

•  walking, participation in an exercise program/app.

Study Resources

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