Men at elevated cardiovascular risk (at least two risk factors, please see above) Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomised into one of two groups:
1. Exercise intervention: First a health promotion intervention of 1 h by a nurse practitioner, followed an exercise course of 12 sessions in a
Sponsors
University of Helsinki (Finland)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male 2. Age 35 - 45 years 3. At least two cardiovascular risk factors of the following 3.1. BMI 27.0 - 34.0 kg/m² 3.2. Waist circumference > 94 cm 3.3. Fasting glucose 4 mmHg/l 3.5. LDL-cholesterol > 3,0 mmHg/l 3.6. Triglycerides >2,0 mmHg/l 3.7. Blood pressure < 140/90 mm Hg 3.8. Currently engaging in/taking all of the following: 3.8.1. Smoking 3.8.2. Cholesterol-lowering medication 3.8.3. Blood pressure-lowering medication
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Exercise more then 3 times per week 2. BMI >34 kg/m² 3. Chronic conditions (alcoholism, unstable heart problem, severe mental problems)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Cardiovascular risk assessed as Framingham risk based on lab analysis of HDL, LDL-Cholesterol, relative risk (RR) and smoking habits measured at 0, 3 and 12 months 2. Exercise habits surveyed as exercise sessions per week at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Walking test, standardised UKK-walking test performed at 0, 3 and 12 months 2. Subjective well-being and health are measured on a continuous visual analogue scale (VAS) of 100mm at 0, 3, 6 and 12 months 3. Use of health services | — |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed