Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Comparative Effectiveness Research

Ohio University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chronic Disease; Sleep Disorder; Obesity; Depression

Treatments: Behavioral: Lifestyle Medicine

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03731481

17-X-166

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study evaluates the effectiveness of two online Lifestyle Medicine programs. Participants will be randomized by residence, urban vs. rural, into one of two Lifestyle Medicine programs.

Full description

This study compares the effectiveness of two virtual Lifestyle Medicine programs across two settings: urban and rural. Program materials include nutritional education, methods to reduce personal stress, and incorporation of physical activity in daily routine. Bio-marker and subjective/self-reported survey measures will be collected at baseline, 5-weeks and six-months from baseline. Study seeks to measure variations in participant outcomes across two lifestyle interventions, participant engagement and level of adherence.

Enrollment: 46 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 18 years of age or older
• Able to read and write English
• Access to high-speed Internet
• Taking medication for at least one chronic disease condition such as high blood pressure, OR are overweight (BMI of 25 or greater)
• Willing to provide blood samples at three time points
• Willing to complete online surveys at three time points

Exclusion criteria

• Advised by physician to limit physical activity
• Previous experience with lifestyle medicine programs, specifically Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, Complete Health Improvement Program, Full Plate Diet
• Household includes someone who has previous experience with a Lifestyle Medicine program

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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46 participants in 4 patient groups

CHIP - Urban

Experimental group

Description:

Participants randomized by urban location of residence to receive CHIP Lifestyle Medicine program intervention.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Lifestyle Medicine

CHIP - Rural

Experimental group

Description:

Participants randomized by rural location of residence to receive CHIP Lifestyle Medicine program intervention.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Lifestyle Medicine

FPD2- Urban

Experimental group

Description:

Participants randomized by urban location of residence to receive FPD2 Lifestyle Medicine program intervention.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Lifestyle Medicine

FPD2 - Rural

Experimental group

Description:

Participants randomized by rural location of residence to receive FPD2 Lifestyle Medicine program intervention.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Lifestyle Medicine