Women's Lifestyle Study

Women in action: a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects of a physical activity intervention on risk factors for diabetes and heart disease in 40-75yr old women

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12605000490673

Enrollment

1080

Registered

2005-09-23

Start date

2004-11-24

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention: Baseline measures followed by physical activity advice given by telephone over 5mths, a face-to-face visit with a research nurse at 6mths and further telephone contact at 9mths. Intervention complete at 9mths, outcomes assessed at 12 and 24mths.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Single group

Primary purpose

Prevention

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

40 Years to 75 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Able to participate in moderate intensity physical activity.

Exclusion criteria

Blood pressure >=200/110; deemed ineligible for participation in moderate intensity physical activity by GP (e.g. acutely unwell or injured).

Outcome results