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Hans Kai Program for Well-Being
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Recruiting
Led By Dylan Mackay, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age 18 years or above.
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether the Hans Kai program, which is a 8-week health school followed by monthly peer-led groups, is effective for Canadian adults with or without chronic health conditions. The trial will measure the impact of Hans Kai on participants' mental health, social connections, health-related knowledge and empowerment, health-promoting behaviors, and clinical measures of cardio-metabolic health.
Who is the study for?
The Hans Kai trial is for Canadian adults who want to improve their lifestyle, can make decisions about participating in a study, and are able to do light exercise. They must be over 18, speak English at least at a grade 6 level, and not have any serious illnesses or cognitive impairments that would prevent them from joining group activities.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This trial tests the Hans Kai Program's impact on mental health and social connections. Participants attend an 8-week course to learn about health and then meet monthly in small groups. The program's effects on diet, exercise, sleep habits, alcohol/tobacco use, self-efficacy, empowerment, and cardio-metabolic health are compared with those who wait for the program.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a lifestyle intervention focusing on education and peer support rather than medication or medical procedures, significant side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience discomfort when changing behaviors or engaging in new physical activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Mental Health
Secondary outcome measures
Tobacco
Health-related Knowledge and Empowerment
Physical Activity: Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)
+3 moreOther outcome measures
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Fasting Blood Sugar
Heart Rate
+2 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Hans Kai programExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Hans Kai program is a peer-led, preventative, self-sustaining, community-based health promotion program for adults of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic circumstances who wish to maintain or improve their health. Hans Kai empowers individuals to take control of their own health and provides a unique opportunity for participants to have an active role in improving or maintaining their health and wellbeing.
Group II: Wait list controlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants in the waitlist control group will remain as close to a 'typical' community member as possible as they will be able to receive any health programming normally available to them in Winnipeg, except the Hans Kai program. Standard of care is made available to all members of the control group as related to the healthcare rights of Canadians and Manitobans holding a Manitoba health card. NorWest staff will provide support to the community members without a Manitoba health card in obtaining one. The only deviation from standard care in the waitlist control group will be the pre- and post-intervention visits during which the control participants will fill out self-report questionnaires and undergo physical assessments.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
NorWest Co-op Community HealthOTHER
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Trials studying Health Behaviors
University of ManitobaLead Sponsor
595 Previous Clinical Trials
199,436 Total Patients Enrolled
Dylan Mackay, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Manitoba
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My gender does not affect my eligibility.You are willing to make changes to your lifestyle as outlined in the study consent form.I am willing and able to follow all the study's requirements.I am 18 years old or older.I am willing and able to agree to participate in the trial.I am able to understand and consent to participate in the study.I am younger than 18 years old.You have a serious illness or health condition that is rapidly changing or has been diagnosed recently.I am too frail to join in group activities or exercise.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Wait list control
- Group 2: Hans Kai program
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Health Behaviors Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT03949725 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How many participants is the upper limit for this experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this examination is actively recruiting patients after first being announced in mid-November 2022 and lastly updated at the end of October 2022. This trial requires 90 individuals from only 1 site."
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What are the desired outcomes of this research endeavor?
"This clinical trial will assess its efficacy after a 6-month period, with the primary outcome of mental health. Secondary objectives include physical activity (step count and moderate to vigorous physical activity) and sleep quality/patterns; these latter two categories are measured through self-reported questionnaires and data collected from wearable devices respectively."
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Is the research team currently seeking participants for the experiment?
"According to official information reported on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is presently enrolling prospective participants. This study was initialised on November 15th 2022 and its details were most recently updated October 24th of the same year."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Manitoba
What site did they apply to?
NorWest Co-op Community Health
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I struggle with having good health behavior. I know it affects my sleep and my mood! I get off to a good start and then it always fizzles. I'd love to find a program or regular group of people to make a commitment to my health.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
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