Currently inactive 18-74 year old people with hypertension, suspected hypertension, pre-hypertension or high-normal blood pressure. Circulatory System Hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
1. The first intervention is a web-based behaviour change support tool, that allows users to easily find out about outlets for organised activity, form and store plans to carry out the activities and
Sponsors
University of Surrey (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The patient is aged 18 to 74 years at randomisation 2. The patient has been diagnosed as having hypertension, suspected hypertension and pre-hypertension 3. The patient is screened as being ?less than active? on the General Practice Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPPAQ) 4. The patient has access to the internet and an e-mail account 5. The patient is able to understand the Informed Consent Form (ICF), and understand study procedures 6. The patient has signed the ICF
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. The patient is pregnant 2. Inability to freely consent to take part in the study 3. Inability to understand the study materials 4. The patient is unable to access the internet/email 5. Current participation in another clinical trial relating to physical activity or exercise 6. Any condition that, in the GP?s opinion, compromises the subject?s ability to meet protocol requirements or to complete the study 7. The patient is referred out of the trial by the exercise professional on the grounds that the programme is, in their judgement, is likely to cause harm
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The interventions individually will be regarded as successful if they lead to an average increase in activity of 100 Metabolic Equivalents (MET) -minutes per week as measured by the IPAQ-S. This equates to engaging in an extra moderate intensity activity, say brisk walking (3.3 MET) for 30 minutes per week. The new interventions will be regarded as superior to the standard gym-based referral if they increase activity levels above those of the standard care gym-based exercise by 20 MET-minutes per week. Activity will be measured at baseline, 12 weeks, 6 months and 12 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. We will assess changes in indicators relating to cardiovascular health including blood pressure, weight and waist and hip circumference at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 12 month. In terms of blood pressure the interventions will be regarded as successful if they lead to an average decrease in blood pressure of 2.5mmHg. We will assess the proportion of the sample reducing their blood pressure by more than 10 mmHg and an intervention will be regarded as a success if more than 20% of the members of that study arm achieve a reduction greater than this. 2. The interventions will be deemed to have been successful in promoting sports participation if they increase sports related activity by 100 MET-minutes per week. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed