NCT01738256

Study of Effectiveness of Different Lifestyle Interventions for Health and Wellbeing

Applicability and Efficiency of Different Approaches in Lifestyle Interventions - Lifestyle Management and Changes in Everyday Life

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 339 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Jyvaskyla · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and applicability of different interventions designed for enhancing overall wellbeing. Lifestyle changes, as well as psychological and physiological health variables are assessed. The interventions are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, and delivered either face-to-face, via mobile phone application, or Internet.

Detailed description

The study focuses on targeting overweight, stress, and impaired overall wellbeing with new cost-effective intervention methods. The intervention methods are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and further acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). The interventions are delivered either face-to-face, via mobile application, or via Internet. The purpose of each intervention is to improve the subjects lifestyles and activate them towards beneficial changes in their everyday life. The psychological and physiological effects of interventions are measured with various invasive and non-invasive methods. The study gives new insight into effectiveness and acceptability of up-to-date psychological intervention methods, and new knowledge of different ways to deliver interventions for improving wellbeing of an individual.

Conditions

• Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
• Overweight
• Psychological Stress

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Wellbeing intervention (ACT)	The intervention is based on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings, as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. In addition exercises for relaxation, physical activity, and mindful eating are provided. The content of intervention for face-to-face and mobile groups is similar but delivery method is different.
BEHAVIORAL	Wellbeing intervention (Internet)	The intervention is Duodecim Virtual Health Check and Coaching where the subject gets feedback based on his/her health information and is provided with different weekly tasks regarding lifestyle changes. The tasks are developed based on principles of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
BEHAVIORAL	No intervention	No intervention

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-08-01
• Primary completion: 2013-12-01
• Completion: 2013-12-01
• First posted: 2012-11-30
• Last updated: 2014-02-10

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: Finland