Randomised controlled trial of buddy support in the reduction of cardiovascular risk related behaviour
Completed
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular diseaseCirculatory SystemCardiovascular risk
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN37146824
- Lead Sponsor
- HS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
Adults registered with participating practices, aged between 35 and 65.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients with a history of use of psychotropic medication including antidepressants and benzodiazepines within the previous six months; a current or past history of psychotic illness, alcohol or drug abuse, or personality disorder; or with insufficient command of English for buddying to be practical.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Body Mass Index, serum cholesterol, diastolic and systolic blood pressure, smoking cessation, exercise and alcohol consumption.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ot provided at time of registration