Healthy Bodies, Healthy Hearts: A Physical Activity Intervention Trial (HBHH)

May 20, 2014 updated by: University of Pittsburgh

Phase II: Healthy Bodies, Hearts After Menopause

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

99

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
        • UPMC Montefiore Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

45 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: At Home
Participants in the At Home group receive a workbook from the research staff at their baseline visit that outlines an accepted nutrition and physical activity program to complete on their own.
Behavioral: At Home
Participants in the At Home group receive a workbook from the research staff at their baseline visit that outlines an accepted nutrition and physical activity program to complete on their own.
Experimental: In Person
Participants in the In Person group have weekly visits for the 12 weeks to the research office. The first visit can last up to one and a half hours and each subsequent visit can last approximately one hour. Group meetings provide appropriate nutrition and physical activity information as well as behavioral change strategies. Sessions also include some light physical activity (equal to brisk walking).
Behavioral: In Person
Participants in the In Person group have weekly visits for the 12 weeks to the research office. The first visit can last up to one and a half hours and each subsequent visit can last approximately one hour. Group meetings provide appropriate nutrition and physical activity information as well as behavioral change strategies. Sessions also include some light physical activity (equal to brisk walking).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Weight loss
Time Frame: 6 months
The goal of the intervention is for participants to have a 10% reduction in body weight
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Increase physical activity
Time Frame: 3 months
The goal of the study is for participants to reach and maintain an average of 150 minutes of moderate to brisk physical activity per week.
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Collaborators

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 2, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 5, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

April 6, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HL085405
  • 5K23HL085405-03 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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