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HEalth Promotion Intervention in MEntal Health Care

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Unhealthy Lifestyle of Persons With Mental Disorders
Interventions
Behavioral: Psycho educational and behavioural group sessions
Behavioral: Walking session
Registration Number
NCT01336946
Lead Sponsor
University Ghent
Brief Summary

Overweight and obesity have become a serious global public health problem and the prevalence of these conditions is even higher among persons with mental disorders, compared with the general population. Overweight and obesity are partially associated with sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits.

The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a health promotion intervention targeting physical activity and eating habits in persons with mental disorders.

The study hypothesis is that between baseline and the end of the intervention, and after a 6-month follow up period, significant differences in the primary and secondary outcomes between the intervention and control group will be identified. The investigators also hypothesize that the health promotion intervention will be cost-effective.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
742
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years of age or older
  • living in sheltered housing
  • diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV manual)
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
health promotion programPsycho educational and behavioural group sessionsPsycho education and behavioural group sessions and supervised walking sessions will be performed.
health promotion programWalking sessionPsycho education and behavioural group sessions and supervised walking sessions will be performed.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
change in body weight 10 weeks post-interventionafter 10 weeks

The primary outcome of the study consists of changes in body weight between baseline and 10-weeks post-intervention in the intervention and control group separately and between the intervention and the control group.The participants will be weighed in light clothing without shoes, with standardised measurement.

change in body weight 26 weeks post-interventionafter 26 weeks

The primary outcome of the study consists of changes in body weight between baseline and 26-weeks post-intervention in the intervention and control group separately and between the intervention and the control group.The participants will be weighed in light clothing without shoes, with standardised measurement.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Psychiatric symptom severity, 26 weeks post-interventionAfter 26 weeks

Psychiatric symptom severity, assessed by using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI).

Body Mass Index 10 weeks post-interventionafter 10 weeks

Body Mass Index, calculated as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres (kg/m²)

Levels of physical activity, 26 weeks post-interventionAfter 26 weeks

Levels of physical activity, assessed by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version (IPAQ) and by using pedometers.

Body Mass Index, 26 weeks post-interventionafter 26 weeks

Body Mass Index, calculated as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres (kg/m²).

Waist circumference, 10 weeks post-interventionAfter 10 weeks

Waist circumference, assessed by using a tape measure.

Waist circumference, 26 weeks post-interventionAfter 26 weeks

Waist circumference, assessed by using a tape measure.

Quality of Life, 10 weeks post-interventionAfter 10 weeks

Quality of life, assessed by using the SF-36 Health Survey.

Quality of Life, 26 weeks post-interventionAfter 26 weeks

Quality of life, assessed by using the SF-36 Health Survey.

Levels of physical activity, 10 weeks post-interventionAfter 10 weeks

Levels of physical activity, assessed by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire long version (IPAQ) and by using pedometers.

Eating habits, 10 weeks post-interventionAfter 10 weeks

Eating habits, assessed by using a 24-hour dietary recall.

Eating habits, 26 weeks post-interventionAfter 26 weeks

Eating habits, assessed by using a 24-hour dietary recall.

Psychiatric symptom severity, 10 weeks post-interventionAfter 10 weeks

Psychiatric symptom severity, assessed by using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI).

Trial Locations

Locations (25)

Beschut Wonen Centrum Onderweg

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Gent, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Domos

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Gent, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Zagan

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Gent, Belgium

Beschut Wonen West-Limburg

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Heusden-Zolder, Belgium

Beschut Wonen De Bolster

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Kortrijk, Belgium

Beschut Wonen De Hulster

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Leuven, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Eigen Woonst

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Menen, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Oostende

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Oostende, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Noord-Limburg

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Overpelt, Belgium

Beschut Wonen De Wende

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Eeklo, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Antwerpen

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Antwerpen, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Basis

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Hasselt, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Het Veer

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Maasmechelen, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Pro Mente

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Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Min

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Antwerpen, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Brugge

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Brugge, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Delta Wonen

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Gent, Belgium

Beschut Wonen regio Izegem

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Izegem, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Roeselare-Tielt

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Roeselare, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Veurne-Diksmuide

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Veurne, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Beernem

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Beernem, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Oostkust

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Blankenberge, Belgium

Beschut Wonen De Linde

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Diest, Belgium

Beschut Wonen De Raster

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Beigem, Belgium

Beschut Wonen Waasland

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Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

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