Digital Tool for Exercise Prescription in Heart Health

A Novel Digital Tool Clinicians Can Use to Prescribe Exercise to Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Hypertension Dyslipidemia Diabetes Mellitus Obesity Cardiovascular Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 64
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
72 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Connecticut · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with risk factors for heart disease. Participants will work with their doctors to follow an exercise plan for 12 weeks and share their experiences.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 64 years old
  • I have not exercised regularly in the past 3 months
  • I have at least one risk factor for heart disease
  • I am able to use a computer or phone with internet access
  • I eat fewer than 2 alcoholic drinks daily
  • I can keep taking my current medications and diet
  • I am fluent in English

You may not be able to join if

  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I smoke cigarettes or quit less than 6 months ago
  • I have heart or kidney disease
  • I have chest pain or severe shortness of breath
  • I have had a stroke or currently have cancer
  • I have depression or dementia
  • I have a serious injury or condition that limits my ability to exercise

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
The investigators will conduct a feasibility and pilot efficacy randomized controlled trial to test the usability and user satisfaction of an evidence-based digital health tool the investigators developed for clinicians to use to Prioritize Personalize Prescribe EXercise (P3-EX) to patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The investigators will recruit 24 clinicians, including phys…
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Eligibility Criteria
Clinician Inclusion Criteria 1. Practicing physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice registered nurses employed at the study recruitment sites 2. Do not recommend written exercise programs or plans to all their patients, nor refer all their patients to exercise clinics or exercise prof…
Contacts

Alexander J Wright, MS

(860) 486-6814

Alexander.Wright@hhchealth.org

CONTACT

Linda S Pescatello, PhD

(860) 486-0008

linda.pescatello@uconn.edu

CONTACT