Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Comparative Effectiveness Research
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Depression, Insomnia Sleep Studies, Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/8/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 31, 2017 |
| End Date: | July 1, 2018 |
Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Interventions Across Urban and Rural Settings
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.
Participants will be randomized by residence, urban vs. rural, into one of two Lifestyle
Medicine programs.
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.
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.
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
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