Healthy Bodies, Healthy Hearts: A Physical Activity Intervention Trial

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, High Blood Pressure

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01099007

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

99

Starts

2009-06-01

Expected to finish

2011-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-05-22

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Not currently exercising for at least 100 minutes per week
• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or greater
• Has a physician in one of the three participating practices

You may not qualify if…

• Not able to walk 1/2 mile or 1 flight of stairs without assistance from another person or an assistive device

Where it is running

• UPMC Montefiore Hospital — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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