NCT01099007

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Hearts: A Physical Activity Intervention Trial

Phase II: Healthy Bodies, Hearts After Menopause

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 99 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The overall aim of Healthy Bodies, Healthy Hearts research study is to promote physical activity in women aged 45-65 years to promote reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The investigators are conducting an intervention for 12 weeks that promotes physical activity through support groups, group exercise sessions or through information that is given at the baseline appointment. Participants will be randomly assigned to a group.

Conditions

• Obesity
• Cardiovascular Disease
• High Blood Pressure

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	In Person	Participants in the In Person group have weekly visits for the 12 weeks to the research office. The first visit can last up to one and a half hours and each subsequent visit can last approximately one hour. Group meetings provide appropriate nutrition and physical activity information as well as behavioral change strategies. Sessions also include some light physical activity (equal to brisk walking).
BEHAVIORAL	At Home	Participants in the At Home group receive a workbook from the research staff at their baseline visit that outlines an accepted nutrition and physical activity program to complete on their own.

Timeline

• Start date: 2009-06-01
• Primary completion: 2010-02-01
• Completion: 2011-02-01
• First posted: 2010-04-06
• Last updated: 2014-05-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States