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Behavioral Intervention

Personal Empowerment Program for Chronic Conditions

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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Nova Scotia Health Authority
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Heart disease / cardiovascular disease / stroke
Chronic liver disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-18 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial program helps adults manage chronic conditions by providing 6 months of email guidance on physical & mental health, exercise, diet, & more.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 in Pictou County with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes (including pre-diabetes), obesity (BMI >25), and others. It's not suitable for those without these specified chronic issues.
What is being tested?
The trial tests a home-based Personal Empowerment Program designed to improve life quality and health through daily emails suggesting exercises, yoga, stress reduction techniques, dietary advice, and more over six months.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this program focuses on lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects are minimal but may include muscle soreness from new exercise routines or emotional discomfort as participants adjust to the program.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have a history of heart disease, cardiovascular disease, or stroke.
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I have a long-term liver condition.
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I have a weakened immune system.
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I have high blood pressure.
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I have chronic kidney disease.
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I have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
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I have a long-term lung condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-18 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Mental Health as assessed by the Kessler Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)
Secondary study objectives
Alcohol Habit assessed by questions from the National Health Institute Alcohol Consumption questionnaire.
Anxiety severity assessed by the GAD-7.
Availability of social support assessed by the MOS Social Support Survey
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intervention armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nova Scotia Health AuthorityLead Sponsor
287 Previous Clinical Trials
94,137 Total Patients Enrolled
Dalhousie UniversityOTHER
173 Previous Clinical Trials
401,669 Total Patients Enrolled
~54 spots leftby May 2025
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