Chronic Disease, Depression, Obesity, Sleep Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two online Lifestyle Medicine programs. Participants will be randomized by residence, urban vs. rural, into one of two Lifestyle Medicine programs.
Detailed description
This study compares the effectiveness of two virtual Lifestyle Medicine programs across two settings: urban and rural. Program materials include nutritional education, methods to reduce personal stress, and incorporation of physical activity in daily routine. Bio-marker and subjective/self-reported survey measures will be collected at baseline, 5-weeks and six-months from baseline. Study seeks to measure variations in participant outcomes across two lifestyle interventions, participant engagement and level of adherence.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALLifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine programs provide instruction in plant-based nutrition, food preparation, methods of stress reduction and incorporation of physical activity into daily routine.
Sponsors
Live Healthy Appalachia
Ardmore Institute of Health
OhioHealth
Lifestyle Medicine Institute
Ohio University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Comparative effectiveness research of two interventions across four cohorts
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years of age or older * Able to read and write English * Access to high-speed Internet * Taking medication for at least one chronic disease condition such as high blood pressure, OR are overweight (BMI of 25 or greater) * Willing to provide blood samples at three time points * Willing to complete online surveys at three time points
Exclusion criteria
* Advised by physician to limit physical activity * Previous experience with lifestyle medicine programs, specifically Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, Complete Health Improvement Program, Full Plate Diet * Household includes someone who has previous experience with a Lifestyle Medicine program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level of participant engagement | 6 months | Measure of number of sign-ins and class attendance |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic disease status | Baseline, 5-weeks, and 6-months from baseline | Change in medication dosage for chronic disease conditions |
| Psychological status | Baseline, 5-weeks, and 6-months from baseline | Change in psychological state from self-reported, validated surveys |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed