Physicians' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise for HealthNCT05176574
Physicians' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise in Non Communicable Diseases.
An observational study of Physicians' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise for Health, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.
Trial summary
This descriptive, cross sectional study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable, diseases about physical activity and exercise. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 28 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physicians' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise for Health
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 546 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGreece
- Study dates
- 10 Jan 2022to 21 Nov 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 28 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Greek physicians who are members of the Panhellenic Medical Association, have one of the following specialties: General Medicine, Endocrinologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Orthopedists, Pathologists, Rheumatologists, Phytochemists-Pneumonologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists-Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Neurologists-Psychiatrists, and manage patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.
Who may be able to join
- Physicians with specific specialties: General Medicine, Endocrinologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Orthopedists, Pathologists, Rheumatologists, Phytochemists-Pneumonologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists-Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Neurologists-Psychiatrists.
- Physicians who are active members of the Panhellenic Medical Association.
Who cannot join
- Physicians with other specialties than those described above.
- Physicians who are not members of the Panhellenic Medical Association.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Greece1 site
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Thessaly
Trikala, 42100
About this study
Official title: Identification of Knowledge, Attitudes, Intensions, Abilities and Behavior on Physicians Who Manage Patients With Chronic, Non-communicable Diseases on Physical Activity and Exercise.
This descriptive, cross sectional study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable, diseases about physical activity and exercise. The sample will be nationwide and consisted of about 20.350 physicians of all the 13 Greek Regions. An anonymous, coded and self- administered questionnaire will be used as the main research tool for measuring the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior of physicians. The questionnaire will be developed via the Delphi method after a systematic literature review and a focus group. The construction of the main questionnaire via the Delphi method, will include 2-3 quantitative rounds of data collection by 16 experts. The experts, who will be physicians and have knowledge and experience in matters related to physical activity, exercise and chronic diseases, will be selected based on specific criteria. Once the questionnaire has been developed, it will be piloted on a sample of approximately 40-50 physicians - different from that of the study. Then it will be sent to the physicians of the main study. Beside the main questionnaire, the Greek Edition of International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short, IPAQ), will be also provided to the physicians to evaluate their levels of physical activity. Both the questionnaires will be completed online, via electronic form (google), because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The questionnaires and the information letter will be sent electronically to the participants through the Panhellenic Medical Association. This study has been approved by the Bioethics and Ethics Committee of the School of Medicine of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Read the detailed description
This nationwide, cross-sectional study aims at investigating the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases on physical activity and exercise. Secondly, it aims at developing a new questionnaire via the Delphi method that evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior on physical activity and exercise of physicians who manage patients with non-communicable diseases, and be weighted in terms of its validity and reliability.
The study will be conducted in Greece, in three main phases: 1) development of a new research tool (questionnaire) based on the questions of a draft questionnaire generated from the results of a systematic literature review and a focus group between researchers. The new questionnaire will explore the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior of physicians who manage patients with non-communicable diseases on physical activity and exercise, 2) pilot testing of the new questionnaire, and 2) main study implementation.
Phase 1: Construction of the questionnaire via the Delphi method.
The purpose of the Delphi method is to reach a consensus / agreement on questions about physicians' knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior regarding physical activity and exercise and the research question of the method is: "What are the questions with consensus≥75% that will be included in the final main study questionnaire, which will explore physicians' knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior in physical activity and exercise? ".
Delphi method research design: A two or three-round Delphi survey, with a list of questions on physicians' knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior (draft questionnaire) generated from the results of a systematic literature review and a focus group between researchers, will be conduct. The draft questionnaire will be provided by principal researcher to the Delphi experts in the 1st round of the method, as described below. Specifically, at the first round of the procedure the experts will be invited to participate to Delphi method via e-mail. The method will start after obtaining their informed consent. Then the principal researcher will send to experts, via a google form, an anonymous, self- administered, coded and semi-structured questionnaire (draft), with closed and open questions, on which experts must give their consensus. The definition for consensus is percent agreement, with 75% being the threshold to define consensus. There will be two defined criteria to terminate the Delphi method; the one is the achievement of consensus≥75% and the second is the specific number of rounds (maximum 3). The experts will score on a 7/Likert scale (from 1, completely insignificant question to 7, completely important question). Under each closed question there will be the same open optional question (comment/justify) for adding comments. As well, at the end of each section there will be an additional open-ended question, to suggest, if desired, their own questions for the next round questionnaire. The questions of the semi-structured questionnaire will be divided into 6 main sections: Demographic and educational characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior in physical activity and exercise.
After the collection of the 1st round data, a statistical analysis of the answers will be conducted and the experts will be informed about the first results, in the context of their feedback. This will give them the opportunity to change their point of view if they wish. Based on the results of the 1st round, the research team will construct the semi-structured questionnaire of the 2nd round, which will be checked of its face validity. The 2nd round will be conducted 2-3 weeks after and in accordance with the 1st round. The data collection of the 2nd round will be followed by their statistical analysis, feedback and the creation of the final questionnaire, if the desired consensus will be reached. If it will not, then the questionnaire will be sent back to the experts in a 3rd and final round 2-3 weeks after the 2nd round. The implementation of the Delphi method is scheduled for 01/2022 to 03/2022.
Phase 2: Pilot implementation and weighting of the main new research tool (questionnaire).
After the Delphi method, the final questionnaire will be pilot tested on a sample of 40-50 physicians from the 12 specialties of the main study. The pilot test will be conducted to evaluate feasibility, duration, adverse events, and improve upon the study design prior to performance of the full-scale research. The implementation of the pilot study is scheduled for 04/2022 to 06/2022.
Phase 3: Implementation of the main study.
The main study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior regarding physical activity and exercise of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable, diseases. The sample will be nationwide and consisted of about 20.350 physicians of all the 13 Greek Regions. An anonymous, coded and self- administered questionnaire will be used as the main research tool for investigating the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior of physicians. The questionnaire will be developed via the Delphi method after a systematic literature review and a focus group and will be pilot tested, according to the above mentioned. After its pilot testing, the questionnaire will be provided to the physicians of the main study for completion. Beside the main questionnaire, the Greek Edition of International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short, IPAQ, 8 items), will be also provided to the physicians to evaluate their levels of physical activity. Both questionnaires will be completed online, via electronic form (google), because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The questionnaires and the information letter will be sent electronically (via email) to the participants through the Panhellenic Medical Association or the local Medical Associations. This study has been approved by the Bioethics and Ethics Committee of the School of Medicine of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The implementation of the main study is scheduled for 06/2022 to 02/2023.
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireBehavioural
A questionnaire will be developed via the Delphi method, will be pilot tested and implemented to assess physicians' perceptions and behaviors on physical activity and exercise in chronic, non-communicable diseases.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | Physicians from 12 different specialties (i.e. General Medicine, Endocrinologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Orthopedists, Pathologists, Rheumatologists, Phytochemists-Pneumonologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists-Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Neurologists-Psychiatrists) who manage patients with non-communicable diseases. Receives: Behavioral: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Investigation of physicians' knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.
Physicians' knowledge on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire.
Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Investigation of physicians' attitudes on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Physicians' attitudes on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire.
Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Investigation of physicians' intensions on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Physicians' intensions on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire.
Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Investigation of physicians' abilities on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Physicians' abilities on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire.
Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Investigation of physicians' behaviors on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Physicians' behaviors on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire.
Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Investigation of physicians' demographic characteristics via questionnaire
Physicians' gender, age, family status, educational level, health status, occupational status, residence status will be assessed via questionnaire. Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Investigation of physicians' physical activity level
Physicians' weekly physical activity level will be assessed using the IPAQ questionnaire (short version). Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Measured: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jan 2022
- Study start10 Jan 2022
- Primary completion30 Mar 2023
- Study completion21 Nov 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physicians' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise for HealthStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 546 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Thessaly
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Syrou Niki, RN,MPH, PhD, University of Thessaly
- Investigators
- Niki Syrou, PhD, Principal investigator, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05176574
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NCDs-Physicians' Perceptions
- Status last verified
- Nov 2023
- First submitted
- 19 Nov 2021
- Last updated
- 22 Nov 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Nov 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Identification of Knowledge, Attitudes, Intensions, Abilities and Behavior on Physicians Who Manage Patients With Chronic, Non-communicable Diseases on Physical Activity and Exercise.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05176574
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NCDs-Physicians' Perceptions
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 546 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of ThessalyUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Study start
- 10 Jan 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Nov 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Jan 2022 (actual)
- 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.
This descriptive, cross sectional study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable, diseases about physical activity and exercise. The sample will be nationwide and consisted of about 20.350 physicians of all the 13 Greek Regions. An anonymous, coded and self- administered questionnaire will be used as the main research tool for measuring the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior of physicians. The questionnaire will be developed via the Delphi method after a systematic literature review and a focus group. The construction of the main questionnaire via the Delphi method, will include 2-3 quantitative rounds of data collection by 16 experts. The experts, who will be physicians and have knowledge and experience in matters related to physical activity, exercise and chronic diseases, will be selected based on specific criteria. Once the questionnaire has been developed, it will be piloted on a sample of approximately 40-50 physicians - different from that of the study. Then it will be sent to the physicians of the main study. Beside the main questionnaire, the Greek Edition of International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short, IPAQ), will be also provided to the physicians to evaluate their levels of physical activity. Both the questionnaires will be completed online, via electronic form (google), because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The questionnaires and the information letter will be sent electronically to the participants through the Panhellenic Medical Association. This study has been approved by the Bioethics and Ethics Committee of the School of Medicine of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Detailed description
This nationwide, cross-sectional study aims at investigating the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases on physical activity and exercise. Secondly, it aims at developing a new questionnaire via the Delphi method that evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior on physical activity and exercise of physicians who manage patients with non-communicable diseases, and be weighted in terms of its validity and reliability.
The study will be conducted in Greece, in three main phases: 1) development of a new research tool (questionnaire) based on the questions of a draft questionnaire generated from the results of a systematic literature review and a focus group between researchers. The new questionnaire will explore the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior of physicians who manage patients with non-communicable diseases on physical activity and exercise, 2) pilot testing of the new questionnaire, and 2) main study implementation.
Phase 1: Construction of the questionnaire via the Delphi method.
The purpose of the Delphi method is to reach a consensus / agreement on questions about physicians' knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior regarding physical activity and exercise and the research question of the method is: "What are the questions with consensus≥75% that will be included in the final main study questionnaire, which will explore physicians' knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior in physical activity and exercise? ".
Delphi method research design: A two or three-round Delphi survey, with a list of questions on physicians' knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities, and behavior (draft questionnaire) generated from the results of a systematic literature review and a focus group between researchers, will be conduct. The draft questionnaire will be provided by principal researcher to the Delphi experts in the 1st round of the method, as described below. Specifically, at the first round of the procedure the experts will be invited to participate to Delphi method via e-mail. The method will start after obtaining their informed consent. Then the principal researcher will send to experts, via a google form, an anonymous, self- administered, coded and semi-structured questionnaire (draft), with closed and open questions, on which experts must give their consensus. The definition for consensus is percent agreement, with 75% being the threshold to define consensus. There will be two defined criteria to terminate the Delphi method; the one is the achievement of consensus≥75% and the second is the specific number of rounds (maximum 3). The experts will score on a 7/Likert scale (from 1, completely insignificant question to 7, completely important question). Under each closed question there will be the same open optional question (comment/justify) for adding comments. As well, at the end of each section there will be an additional open-ended question, to suggest, if desired, their own questions for the next round questionnaire. The questions of the semi-structured questionnaire will be divided into 6 main sections: Demographic and educational characteristics, knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior in physical activity and exercise.
After the collection of the 1st round data, a statistical analysis of the answers will be conducted and the experts will be informed about the first results, in the context of their feedback. This will give them the opportunity to change their point of view if they wish. Based on the results of the 1st round, the research team will construct the semi-structured questionnaire of the 2nd round, which will be checked of its face validity. The 2nd round will be conducted 2-3 weeks after and in accordance with the 1st round. The data collection of the 2nd round will be followed by their statistical analysis, feedback and the creation of the final questionnaire, if the desired consensus will be reached. If it will not, then the questionnaire will be sent back to the experts in a 3rd and final round 2-3 weeks after the 2nd round. The implementation of the Delphi method is scheduled for 01/2022 to 03/2022.
Phase 2: Pilot implementation and weighting of the main new research tool (questionnaire).
After the Delphi method, the final questionnaire will be pilot tested on a sample of 40-50 physicians from the 12 specialties of the main study. The pilot test will be conducted to evaluate feasibility, duration, adverse events, and improve upon the study design prior to performance of the full-scale research. The implementation of the pilot study is scheduled for 04/2022 to 06/2022.
Phase 3: Implementation of the main study.
The main study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior regarding physical activity and exercise of physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable, diseases. The sample will be nationwide and consisted of about 20.350 physicians of all the 13 Greek Regions. An anonymous, coded and self- administered questionnaire will be used as the main research tool for investigating the knowledge, attitudes, intentions, abilities and behavior of physicians. The questionnaire will be developed via the Delphi method after a systematic literature review and a focus group and will be pilot tested, according to the above mentioned. After its pilot testing, the questionnaire will be provided to the physicians of the main study for completion. Beside the main questionnaire, the Greek Edition of International Physical Activity Assessment Questionnaire (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short, IPAQ, 8 items), will be also provided to the physicians to evaluate their levels of physical activity. Both questionnaires will be completed online, via electronic form (google), because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The questionnaires and the information letter will be sent electronically (via email) to the participants through the Panhellenic Medical Association or the local Medical Associations. This study has been approved by the Bioethics and Ethics Committee of the School of Medicine of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The implementation of the main study is scheduled for 06/2022 to 02/2023.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | – | Behavioral: QuestionnairePhysicians from 12 different specialties (i.e. General Medicine, Endocrinologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Orthopedists, Pathologists, Rheumatologists, Phytochemists-Pneumonologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists-Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Neurologists-Psychiatrists) who manage patients with non-communicable diseases. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 28 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Greek physicians who are members of the Panhellenic Medical Association, have one of the following specialties: General Medicine, Endocrinologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Orthopedists, Pathologists, Rheumatologists, Phytochemists-Pneumonologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists-Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Neurologists-Psychiatrists, and manage patients with chronic non-communicable diseases.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Physicians with specific specialties: General Medicine, Endocrinologists, Neurologists, Cardiologists, Orthopedists, Pathologists, Rheumatologists, Phytochemists-Pneumonologists, Vascular Surgeons, Oncologists-Pathologists, Psychiatrists, Neurologists-Psychiatrists.
- Physicians who are active members of the Panhellenic Medical Association.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Physicians with other specialties than those described above.
- Physicians who are not members of the Panhellenic Medical Association.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionnaireA questionnaire will be developed via the Delphi method, will be pilot tested and implemented to assess physicians' perceptions and behaviors on physical activity and exercise in chronic, non-communicable diseases. | Behavioural | Physicians |
Primary outcome
Investigation of physicians' knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire.
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Physicians' knowledge on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire. Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Investigation of physicians' attitudes on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Physicians' attitudes on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire. Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Investigation of physicians' intensions on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Physicians' intensions on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire. Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Investigation of physicians' abilities on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Physicians' abilities on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire. Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
Investigation of physicians' behaviors on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Physicians' behaviors on physical activity and exercise will be assessed via questionnaire. Only physicians who manage patients with chronic, non-communicable diseases will be included.
2 secondary outcomes
Investigation of physicians' demographic characteristics via questionnaire
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
Investigation of physicians' physical activity level
Time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)
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 22 Nov 2023.
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.
Niki Syrou, PhD principal investigator
Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Physicians' Perceptions on Physical Activity and Exercise for Health, run by University of Thessaly at 1 site in Greece.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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 22 Nov 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Greece. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
Investigation of physicians' knowledge on physical activity and exercise via questionnaire. (time frame: Once during the third phase of the main study (i.e. from 06/2022 to 02/2023)). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 22 Nov 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 30 Oct 2026.