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Hind et al. BMC Public Health 2010, 10:3 /1471-2458/10/3 STUDY PROTOCOL Open Access A randomised controlled trial and cost- effectiveness evaluation of “booster” interventions to sustain increases in physical activity in middle-aged adults in deprived urban neighbourhoods 1 2* 2 2 2 3 Daniel Hind , Emma J Scott , Robert Copeland , Jeff D Breckon , Helen Crank , Stephen J Walters , John E Brazier3 3 3 3 , Jon Nicholl , Cindy Cooper , Elizabeth Goyder Abstract Background: Systematic reviews have identified a range of brief interventions which increase physical activity in previously sedentary people. There is an absence of evidence about whether follow up beyond three months can maintain long term physical activity. This study assesses whether it is worth providing motivational interviews, three months after giving initial advice, to those who have become more active. Methods/Design: Study candidates (n = 1500) will initially be given an interactive DVD and receive two telephone follow ups at monthly intervals checking on receipt and use of the DVD. Only those that have increased their physical activity after three months (n = 600) will be randomised into the study. These participants will receive either a “mini booster” (n = 200), “full booster” (n = 200) or no booster (n = 200). The “mini booster” consists of two telephone calls one month apart to discuss physical activity and maintenance strategies. The “full booster” consists of a face-to-face meeting with the facilitator at the same intervals. The purpose of these booster sessions is to help the individual maintain their increase in physical activity. Differences in physical act