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Behavioral Intervention

Lifestyle Interventions for Chronic Disease

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Led By Christopher L Pankey, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to address chronic diseases in rural areas by increasing physical activity and healthy body composition, as an effective and affordable treatment with fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for rural patients with at least two diagnosed chronic diseases (like obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes) where exercise therapy can help. They need a doctor's referral and must be willing to participate in lifestyle changes.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a program that educates these patients on the benefits of physical activity and healthy body composition. It includes advice on local fitness opportunities and training to use exercise equipment comfortably.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention focuses on lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects are minimal compared to pharmaceuticals. However, individuals may experience typical exercise-related discomfort or injury if not properly guided.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Attrition rate

Demand

physical activity

Secondary outcome measures

BMI

Blood glucose

Blood pressure

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: ActiveExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

participants that have received a referral, and opt-in for the adjunctive treatment plan

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Who is running the clinical trial?

West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineLead Sponsor

5 Previous Clinical Trials

423 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Obesity

33 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Christopher L Pankey, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorWest Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this trial grant access to those aged 55 and older?

"This research effort is seeking individuals who are of legal age and no older than 64 years."

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Are there any specific criteria for individuals to qualify as participants in this trial?

"This clinical trial is accepting up to 95 individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, aged between 18 and 64."

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What is the primary purpose of this medical experiment?

"The primary objective of this month-long trial is to assess attrition rate. Secondary goals include measuring Blood glucose (mg/dL); Triglycerides (mg/dL), and Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1C (percent)."

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Is this research endeavor still accepting applicants?

"The information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is no longer actively recruiting for patients. Initially posted on the 1st of April 2024, it was last updated on September 19th 2023. Although this particular medical study isn't seeking participants currently, there are an abundance of other trials with open enrollment right now - 4406 in total!"

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Lifestyle Medicine: Establishing Clinical Approaches to Chronic Disease for Rural Patients

Christopher Pankey 2024. "Lifestyle Medicine: Establishing Clinical Approaches to Chronic Disease for Rural Patients". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06049420.

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