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Behavioral Intervention

Personal Empowerment Program for Chronic Conditions

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Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Heart disease / cardiovascular disease / stroke

Chronic liver disease

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6-18 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial program helps adults manage chronic conditions by providing 6 months of email guidance on physical & mental health, exercise, diet, & more.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 in Pictou County with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes (including pre-diabetes), obesity (BMI >25), and others. It's not suitable for those without these specified chronic issues.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial tests a home-based Personal Empowerment Program designed to improve life quality and health through daily emails suggesting exercises, yoga, stress reduction techniques, dietary advice, and more over six months.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this program focuses on lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include muscle soreness from new exercise routines or emotional discomfort as participants adjust to the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have a history of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, or stroke.

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I have a long-term liver condition.

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I have a weakened immune system.

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I have high blood pressure.

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I have chronic kidney disease.

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I have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

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I have a long-term lung condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6-18 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6-18 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-18 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

Mental Health as assessed by the Kessler Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)

Secondary outcome measures

Alcohol Habit assessed by questions from the National Health Institute Alcohol Consumption questionnaire.

Anxiety severity assessed by the GAD-7.

Availability of social support assessed by the MOS Social Support Survey

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Intervention armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 7Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor

258 Previous Clinical Trials

83,704 Total Patients Enrolled

Dalhousie UniversityOTHER

167 Previous Clinical Trials

402,988 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Has this experiment opened its doors to participants yet?

"Yes, the study is currently recruiting participants. Clinicaltrials.gov shows this trial was first published on November 24th of 2023 and most recently updated on the 30th of that month."

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How many subjects are engaged in this medical study?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov showcases that this research endeavour is actively recruiting subjects, having been posted on November 24th 2023 and last updated on the 30th of the same month. 150 individuals must be enrolled across two separate sites to reach completion."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Pictou County PEP: A 6-Month, Home-Based, Personal Empowerment Program for Adults With a Chronic Medical Condition Living in Pictou County

Gabriela Ilie 2023. "Pictou County PEP: A 6-Month, Home-Based, Personal Empowerment Program for Adults With a Chronic Medical Condition Living in Pictou County". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06064110.