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RESEARCH. GDITTY PILOT STUDIES. Three conditions, 20 kids randomized to each: gDitty device for monitoring activity only (no website or rewards) Dance Dance Revolution and gDitty device for monitoring only gDitty device and website experience with rewards. Three sites, 60 kids per site:
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RESEARCH GDITTY PILOT STUDIES • Three conditions, 20 kids randomized to each: • gDitty device for monitoring activity only (no website or rewards) • Dance Dance Revolution and gDitty device for monitoring only • gDitty device and website experience with rewards • Three sites, 60 kids per site: • Morgantown, West Virginia • San Diego, California • Mountain View, California • Participant Demographics: • 48% female, 52% male • Mixed SES • Diverse race/ethnic makeup
RESEARCH GDITTY PILOT STUDIES Promising Results • INCREASES MVPA BY ~30% • GAIN PERSISTS OVER THE 6-WEEK STUDY • ~ 30% of excess daily caloric intake • ~ equivalent to an additional ¾ mile of running/kid/day ¼ mile ¼ mile ¼ mile