EXERT (exercise evaluation randomised trial) - randomised trial comparing leisure centre-based exercise on prescription, home-based walking and usual advice in primary care

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN61142213

Enrollment

1500

Registered

2003-04-25

Start date

1998-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Not applicable Not Applicable

Interventions

Random assignment of patients prescribed exercise by GP to one of three arms (500 subjects per arm): 1. Exercise scheme in local leisure centre 2. Home based walking pr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients prescribed exercise by GP

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Biological status, cardiovascular risk factors, health outcomes and quality of life 2. Continuation of exercise after prescribed programme 3. Economic evaluation of different interventions	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026