Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Interventions Across Urban and Rural Settings
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
- Enrollment
- 46
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Level of participant engagement
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed 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.
Investigators
David Drozek
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Level of participant engagement
Time Frame: 6 months
Measure of number of sign-ins and class attendance
Secondary Outcomes
- Chronic disease status(Baseline, 5-weeks, and 6-months from baseline)
- Psychological status(Baseline, 5-weeks, and 6-months from baseline)