Exercise: Addressing Stress in Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders

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Conditions studied: Substance Use Disorders

In brief

Relapse contributes significantly to the chronicity of substance use disorders, one of the most costly medical/mental health problems facing our nation. The incorporation of exercise into relapse prevention efforts will address stress, a critical factor in relapse, provide other health benefits, and improve overall quality of life. Combined, these changes will reduce the risk of relapse to substance use while also lessening the burden of this psychiatric disorder upon society

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01828307

Run by

St. Louis University

People needed

147

Starts

2013-04-01

Expected to finish

2019-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Undergoing residential substance use disorders treatment at VA St. Louis Healthcare System
• Age 18 or older
• English speaking;
• Substance dependence
• Recent substance use
• Does not have high blood pressure
• Documented physician clearance to undergo exercise testing \& exercise
• Plans to begin Aftercare at the clinic within the next two weeks

You may not qualify if…

• Severely disruptive behavior
• Serious uncontrolled psychiatric disorder
• Medical history in the past 6 months that contraindicates exercise
• Pregnancy, plans to get pregnant in the next six months.
• Currently breastfeeding
• Obese - class II
• Currently taking corticosteroids or hormonal contraceptives
• In recovery for pathological gambling
• Opiate dependence.

Where it is running

• VA St. Louis Health Care System - Jefferson Barracks Division — St Louis, Missouri, United States

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