Cardiovascular DiseasesNCT02767739
Effects of Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Risk and Quality of Life
A study testing Physical, social and cultural activities in people with Cardiovascular Diseases and Quality of Life, run by University Rovira i Virgili.
Trial summary
Community intervention trial, randomized, to promote regular PA and social and cultural support activities for 9 months in older-adult primary care users and assess their effects on cardiovascular risk factors and health-related quality of life. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Quality of Life
- What is being tested?
- Physical, social and cultural activities
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 419 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Sep 2011to Jul 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults users of 4 Primary Health Care Centers in Catalunya.
Who cannot join
- Previous episode of ischemic heart disease (<6 months).
- Outbreak of arthritis with limited ability to ambulate.
- Lung or heart disease with dyspnea mild-moderate efforts.
About this study
Official title: A Randomized Community Trial of Physical Activity Intervention in Primary Healthcare to Improve Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults
Community intervention trial, randomized, to promote regular PA and social and cultural support activities for 9 months in older-adult primary care users and assess their effects on cardiovascular risk factors and health-related quality of life.
Read the detailed description
A structured program to promote Physical , according to the recommended guidelines and supervised by healthcare personnel should be deployed to assess their short, medium and long-term effects on CVD risk and Qulity of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to promote Physical, social and cultural activities for 9 months on cardiovascular risk factors and quality of life among older-adults,
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Quality of Life
- Being tested
- Physical, social and cultural activities
- Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physical, social and cultural activitiesBehavioural
This intervention included two 60-min aerobic exercise sessions per week. Each session was supervised by a physical activity specialist and walking and stretching exercises were performed after programmed exercise sessions. PHC nurses were prepared to advise patients about the health benefits of PA and used different strategies to encourage the adherence of participants to the program. In addition, social and cultural support activities were included in this intervention program. These activities were performed once a month and they included: visits to museums and libraries, cultural exhibitions, tourist attractions and dance lessons.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physical, social and cultural activities | Experimental | Physical Activity: The training program will be supervised by a physical activity specialist and will consiste of two aerobic exercise sessions per week, including walking and stretching exercises after walking. Each session will be 60 minutes and the size of groups will be from 15 to 30 participants. Additionally, participants will receive advice about the health benefits of PA and PHC nurses using different strategies to encourage the adherence of participants to the program.
Social and cultural support activities. Activities will include: visits to museums and libraries, cultural exhibitions, tourist attractions and dance lessons. These activities will be performed once a month. Receives: Behavioral: Physical, social and cultural activities |
| Control Group | No intervention | No intervention. We will measure the variables at the begining and after 9 months. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Physical activity level
It will assess at baseline and final by using the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnarie (IPAQ-S) validated in the Catalan population. It provides a self-estimated number of hours dedicated to PA. The categories are: low, moderate and vigorous physical activity. IPAQ data will use to measure the total weekly Physical Activity level in metabolic equivalents (METs)/min/week by weighting time spent in each activity intensity level with an estimated metabolic equivalent (MET) energy expenditure
Measured: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
Cardiovascular risk.
All participants will be asked if they have ever been diagnosed of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight or obesity. Blood pressure will be measured with a sphygmomanometer after participants have been sitting quietly for at least five minutes; three recordings will be taken and the average of the second and third readings will be use. The cardiovascular risk will be calculated for each participant using the REGICOR scale based on Framingham criteria standardized for the Spanish population .
Measured: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months
Biochemical analysis.
The biochemical parameters to analyze will be: Triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL- and LDL-cholesterol; glycated hemoglobin and glucose. A unique study profile has been created to analyze all these parameters at the Tarraco laboratory (ISO9001:2000 certified ICS Tarragona laboratory). Blood will be extracted by PHC nurses from the fasting users in the corresponding PCC at 8:00 am. The same professional will take it to the central laboratory using the standard sample transport procedure between PCC and the central laboratory.
Measured: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
Antropometric measurements.
Weight (kg) will be measured using a balance scale with the measurement taken to the nearest 0.1 kg. Height (cm) will be measured using a balance scale with the measurement taken to the nearest 1 cm. Weight and Height measurements will be then used to calculate the body mass index [BMI: Weight (kg)/ (Height) 2 (m2)]. Waist circumference (WC), will be measured finding the top of their hip bone and the bottom of their ribs. Threfore, the tape measure will be placed in the middle between these points and wrapped around the waist.
Measured: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
Frequency of food consumption
We will use a validated food frequency questionnaire to assess food consumption. Participants will be asked to report the number of times per week or month that certain foods will be consumed (45-items). Foods will be grouped according to their nutrient composition: dairy (milk, yogurt, dairy desserts, cheese); meat/fish/eggs (red, white, processed meat and cold meat, lean, fatty fish and shellfish); total cereals (rice, pasta, bread, breakfast cereals, legumes -all type-, chocolate, biscuits, pastries and candies); fruits/vegetables (salad, tomatoes; vegetables side dish: aubergine, courgette, mushrooms; green beans, chards, spinaches, fresh fruits and canned fruits); oils and beverages (sweetened beverages, fermented beverages and alcoholic beverages), then the amount of g/day of each item will be calculated from the ECA-REF study's reference values.
Measured: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
Health related quality of life
It will assess at baseline and final of the intervention with the Spanish version of the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). It consists of 36 items used to measure health status and outcomes from the patient's point of view, including the following 8 health concepts: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, mental health. Two summary measures, the physical component summary (PCS) and the mental component summary (MCS), are derived from the last 8 health scores. Participant responses to each item gave a total numerical score which will transform to 0-100 scale, so that a higher score corresponds to a better health status.
Measured: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 May 2016 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2011
- Primary completionDec 2011
- Study completionJul 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Cardiovascular DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 419 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Victoria Arija Val, University Rovira i Virgili
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02767739
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P11/67
- Status last verified
- May 2016
- First submitted
- 4 May 2016
- Last updated
- 10 May 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Arija V, Villalobos F, Pedret R, Vinuesa A, Jovani D, Pascual G, Basora J. Physical activity, cardiovascular health, quality of life and blood pressure control in hypertensive subjects: randomized clinical trial. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2018 Sep 14;16(1):184. doi: 10.1186/s12955-018-1008-6.
PubMed 30217193Arija V, Villalobos F, Pedret R, Vinuesa A, Timon M, Basora T, Aguas D, Basora J; Pas-a-Pas research group. Effectiveness of a physical activity program on cardiovascular disease risk in adult primary health-care users: the "Pas-a-Pas" community intervention trial. BMC Public Health. 2017 Jun 15;17(1):576. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4485-3.
PubMed 28619115
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 May 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized Community Trial of Physical Activity Intervention in Primary Healthcare to Improve Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02767739
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P11/67
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Quality of Life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 419 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University Rovira i VirgiliUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2011
- Primary completion
- Dec 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 May 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Community intervention trial, randomized, to promote regular PA and social and cultural support activities for 9 months in older-adult primary care users and assess their effects on cardiovascular risk factors and health-related quality of life.
Detailed description
A structured program to promote Physical , according to the recommended guidelines and supervised by healthcare personnel should be deployed to assess their short, medium and long-term effects on CVD risk and Qulity of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a program to promote Physical, social and cultural activities for 9 months on cardiovascular risk factors and quality of life among older-adults,
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physical, social and cultural activities | Experimental | Behavioral: Physical, social and cultural activitiesPhysical Activity: The training program will be supervised by a physical activity specialist and will consiste of two aerobic exercise sessions per week, including walking and stretching exercises after walking. Each session will be 60 minutes and the size of groups will be from 15 to 30 participants. Additionally, participants will receive advice about the health benefits of PA and PHC nurses using different strategies to encourage the adherence of participants to the program. Social and cultural support activities. Activities will include: visits to museums and libraries, cultural exhibitions, tourist attractions and dance lessons. These activities will be performed once a month. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –No intervention. We will measure the variables at the begining and after 9 months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adults users of 4 Primary Health Care Centers in Catalunya.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Previous episode of ischemic heart disease (<6 months).
- Outbreak of arthritis with limited ability to ambulate.
- Lung or heart disease with dyspnea mild-moderate efforts.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Physical, social and cultural activitiesThis intervention included two 60-min aerobic exercise sessions per week. Each session was supervised by a physical activity specialist and walking and stretching exercises were performed after programmed exercise sessions. PHC nurses were prepared to advise patients about the health benefits of PA and used different strategies to encourage the adherence of participants to the program. In addition, social and cultural support activities were included in this intervention program. These activities were performed once a month and they included: visits to museums and libraries, cultural exhibitions, tourist attractions and dance lessons. | Behavioural | Physical, social and cultural activities |
Primary outcome
Physical activity level
Time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
It will assess at baseline and final by using the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnarie (IPAQ-S) validated in the Catalan population. It provides a self-estimated number of hours dedicated to PA. The categories are: low, moderate and vigorous physical activity. IPAQ data will use to measure the total weekly Physical Activity level in metabolic equivalents (METs)/min/week by weighting time spent in each activity intensity level with an estimated metabolic equivalent (MET) energy expenditure
Cardiovascular risk.
Time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months
All participants will be asked if they have ever been diagnosed of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, overweight or obesity. Blood pressure will be measured with a sphygmomanometer after participants have been sitting quietly for at least five minutes; three recordings will be taken and the average of the second and third readings will be use. The cardiovascular risk will be calculated for each participant using the REGICOR scale based on Framingham criteria standardized for the Spanish population .
Biochemical analysis.
Time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
The biochemical parameters to analyze will be: Triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL- and LDL-cholesterol; glycated hemoglobin and glucose. A unique study profile has been created to analyze all these parameters at the Tarraco laboratory (ISO9001:2000 certified ICS Tarragona laboratory). Blood will be extracted by PHC nurses from the fasting users in the corresponding PCC at 8:00 am. The same professional will take it to the central laboratory using the standard sample transport procedure between PCC and the central laboratory.
Antropometric measurements.
Time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
Weight (kg) will be measured using a balance scale with the measurement taken to the nearest 0.1 kg. Height (cm) will be measured using a balance scale with the measurement taken to the nearest 1 cm. Weight and Height measurements will be then used to calculate the body mass index [BMI: Weight (kg)/ (Height) 2 (m2)]. Waist circumference (WC), will be measured finding the top of their hip bone and the bottom of their ribs. Threfore, the tape measure will be placed in the middle between these points and wrapped around the waist.
Frequency of food consumption
Time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
We will use a validated food frequency questionnaire to assess food consumption. Participants will be asked to report the number of times per week or month that certain foods will be consumed (45-items). Foods will be grouped according to their nutrient composition: dairy (milk, yogurt, dairy desserts, cheese); meat/fish/eggs (red, white, processed meat and cold meat, lean, fatty fish and shellfish); total cereals (rice, pasta, bread, breakfast cereals, legumes -all type-, chocolate, biscuits, pastries and candies); fruits/vegetables (salad, tomatoes; vegetables side dish: aubergine, courgette, mushrooms; green beans, chards, spinaches, fresh fruits and canned fruits); oils and beverages (sweetened beverages, fermented beverages and alcoholic beverages), then the amount of g/day of each item will be calculated from the ECA-REF study's reference values.
Health related quality of life
Time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.
It will assess at baseline and final of the intervention with the Spanish version of the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). It consists of 36 items used to measure health status and outcomes from the patient's point of view, including the following 8 health concepts: physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, mental health. Two summary measures, the physical component summary (PCS) and the mental component summary (MCS), are derived from the last 8 health scores. Participant responses to each item gave a total numerical score which will transform to 0-100 scale, so that a higher score corresponds to a better health status.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 May 2016.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 30217193Arija V, Villalobos F, Pedret R, Vinuesa A, Jovani D, Pascual G, Basora J. Physical activity, cardiovascular health, quality of life and blood pressure control in hypertensive subjects: randomized clinical trial. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2018 Sep 14;16(1):184. doi: 10.1186/s12955-018-1008-6.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 28619115Arija V, Villalobos F, Pedret R, Vinuesa A, Timon M, Basora T, Aguas D, Basora J; Pas-a-Pas research group. Effectiveness of a physical activity program on cardiovascular disease risk in adult primary health-care users: the "Pas-a-Pas" community intervention trial. BMC Public Health. 2017 Jun 15;17(1):576. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4485-3.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Physical, social and cultural activities in people with Cardiovascular Diseases and Quality of Life, run by University Rovira i Virgili.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 May 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Physical activity level (time frame: At the begining of the intervention and after 9 months.). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02767739, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 May 2016.