A multi-centred randomised trial to assess if adding web-based support to exercise referral schemes for individuals with metabolic, musculo-skeletal and mental health conditions can increase physical activity after 12 months

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Primary care patients with a medical condition (i.e., obesity, hypertension, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis or history of depression) who are suitable for an intervention to increase moderate intensity physical activity; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15644451
• Lead Sponsor: Plymouth University

Brief Summary

2020 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33243368/ results (added 30/11/2020) 2018 Protocol article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30244214/ protocol (added 17/12/2020) 2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33247001/ results (added 17/12/2020) 2022 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36175996/ process evaluation (added 30/09/2022)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-12
• Study Completion: 2018-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 10 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 450

Inclusion Criteria

Current inclusion criteria as of 16/09/2016:
1. Aged 16-74 years
2. With one or more of the following:
2.1. Obesity (BMI 30-40)
2.2. Hypertension (Stage 1: SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99; or Stage 2: SBP 160-179 or DBP 100-109)
2.3. Pre-diabetes
2.4 Type 2 diabetes
2.5. Lower limb osteoarthritis
2.6. Recent history of treatment for depression (i.e., last 2 years) but may not be currently receiving treatment
3. Participants who are in the follow two lowest (of four) groups identified using the GP Physical Activity Questionnaire recommended for use in the physical activity care pathway:
3.1. Inactive sedentary job and no physical exercise or cycling
3.2. Moderately inactive sedentary job and some but < 1 hour physical exercise and/or cycling per week OR standing job and no physical exercise
4. Have an e-mail address and at least some experience of using the internet

Previous inclusion criteria:
1. Aged 16-74 years
2. With one or more of the following:
2.1. Obesity (BMI 30-35)
2.2. Hypertension (Stage 1: SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99; or Stage 2: SBP 160-179 or DBP 100-109)
2.3. Type 2 diabetes
2.4. Lower limb osteoarthritis
2.5. Recent history of treatment for depression (i.e., last 2 years) but may not be currently receiving treatment
3. Participants who are in the follow two lowest (of four) groups identified using the GP Physical Activity Questionnaire recommended for use in the PA Care Pathway:
3.1. Inactive sedentary job and no physical exercise or cycling
3.2. Moderately inactive sedentary job and some but < 1 hour physical exercise and/or cycling per week OR standing job and no physical exercise
4. Have an e-mail address and at least some experience of using the internet

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unstable severe and enduring mental health problem that may limit involvement in the trial
2. Being treated for an alcohol problem or drug addiction
3. Inability to use written materials in English
4. Contra-indicated for moderate intensity PA
5. Have at least one medical condition that would exclude them from referral based on standard operating procedures for the ERS

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified