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2024-10-26 @ 9:18 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00204399
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2005-09-20
First Post:
2005-09-12
Brief Title:
Examining Physician Counseling to Promote Adoption of Physical Activity A Controlled Trial
Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Organization:
University of Saskatchewan
Study Overview
Official Title:
Examining Physician Counseling to Promote Adoption of Physical Activity A Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2000-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to systematically test the efficacy of two physician-based interventions in changing physical activity patterns of adults over a 20-month period
Detailed Description:
Although physicians typically counsel for other risk factors of CVD they are less likely to counsel for increasing levels of physical activity This is surprising for two reasons First physical activity has been identified as an independent modifiable risk factor for CVD Second there is a high prevalence of physical inactivity among Canadians The purpose of the current study is to examine interventions that are designed to promote adoption and maintenance of physical activity through physician recommendations and counseling The primary outcome measures include possible differences in levels of self-reported physical activity In addition several behavioral predictors typically associated with physical activity will be assessed eg self-efficacy social support anticipated benefits enjoyment and barriers There are several unique aspects to this research including 1 the fact that it compares two types of delivery systems 2 the examination of physical activity patterns over an extended period of time has not been done previously with this type of intervention and as such also forms another unique feature of this proposal 3 physician intervention for physical activity has not been done in Canada previously If the intervention is found effective the program will add significant value to health services in Saskatchewan and Canada For instance the program will enhance the role of physicians in promoting physical activity without increasing the cost of health-care delivery and with a minimal investment of time required by the physician and hisher staff
Comparison To assess the efficacy of the interventions a quasi experimental design will compare an intervention with a standard control condition All physicians will be trained to use a standardized protocol to deliver PACE exercise counseling to sedentary patients during one office visit In the intervention condition patients will be randomly assigned to receive reminder calls from a research assistant who will provide suggestions as to possible physical activity resources in the community that could be used
Comparison To assess the efficacy of the interventions a quasi experimental design will compare an intervention with a standard control condition All physicians will be trained to use a standardized protocol to deliver PACE exercise counseling to sedentary patients during one office visit In the intervention condition patients will be randomly assigned to receive reminder calls from a research assistant who will provide suggestions as to possible physical activity resources in the community that could be used
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None