Use of pedometers plus advice to record daily steps v no pedometer or obscured pedometer in adults*
Outcome at mean 13 weeksNumber of RCTs (n)Difference in mean change from baseline (95% CI)†
Number of steps walked daily8 (277)2491 (1098 to 3885)
7 (253)‡2004 (878 to 3129)

  • *RCT  =  randomised controlled trial.

  • †Random-effects model.

  • ‡1 study was removed because of statistical heterogeneity.

  • *RCT  =  randomised controlled trial.

  • †Random-effects model.

  • ‡1 study was removed because of statistical heterogeneity.