Exercise Program for Depression and Chronic Pain in Veterans
Evaluating the Impact of Focused Muscle Contraction Therapy in U.S. Veterans
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Pain
Acute Pain
Fatigue
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 25 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for U.S. Veterans who have pain, fatigue, or low energy. Participants will take part in an exercise program and complete some questionnaires over 18 months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a U.S. Veteran
- I am a patient at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
- I have pain or fatigue
- I am 18 years of age or older
- I can complete the PAR-Q with a good score or have my doctor's permission
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot travel to the training center
- I cannot give consent
- I cannot understand the study
- I cannot follow the training program
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This research study is being done to investigate if the GH Method exercise program positively affects body composition, improves physical abilities and can improve the overall sense of wellbeing (e.g. depression, PTSD, etc.) in U.S. Veterans. Subjects will be asked to complete 94 total visits (four (4) study testing visits and 90 exercise visits). Enrolled subjects will be tested for fitness, stre…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* U.S. Veterans
* Eligible subjects must be patients at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and suffer from pain, fatigue, low energy levels or are unable to physically do things they were once able to do.
* Subjects need to complete the PAR-Q with an acceptable score and/or must …
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