Outdoor Exercise Program for Mental Illness
(PARCS Trial)
Recruiting at 1 trial location
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Overseen ByCatherine L Davis, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Kansas State University
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The aim of this project is to trial the protocol of a park-based physical activity (PA) intervention in adults with serious mental illness (SMI) in a community mental health center's peer support program.
Research Team
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Gina M Besenyi, MPH, PhD
Principal Investigator
Kansas State University
Eligibility Criteria
The PARCS study is for adults with serious mental illness who are part of a community mental health center's peer support program and have been medically cleared to engage in physical activity. It's not suitable for those under 18 or anyone unable to get physician clearance for exercise.Inclusion Criteria
Authorized for peer group treatment through the behavioral health facility
Medically cleared to participate in physical activity (if indicated by ACSM 11th Edition pre-exercise participation screener)
Exclusion Criteria
Unable to obtain physician clearance (if indicated by ACSM 11th Edition pre-exercise participation screener)
I am younger than 18 years old.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Active Control (Behavioral Intervention)
- Park-based physical activity (Behavioral Intervention)
Trial OverviewThis study tests a park-based physical activity intervention against an active control group to see if it reduces cardiometabolic risk in adults with serious mental illness participating in peer group treatment.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
PARCS is a park-based physical activity intervention including aerobic and resistance training adapted for adults with serious mental illness and led by certified peer counselors as part of peer group mental health recovery services.
Group II: Active ControlActive Control1 Intervention
The active control group will receive information about the importance of park-based PA and a map of local park locations but will not participate in structured park-based PA sessions. Participants in the control group will be invited to participate in park PA sessions after they have completed posttest.
Participants in both groups will receive usual care outpatient peer group treatment services, including routine counseling and health and wellness information/activities given by CPSs.
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Kansas State University
Lead Sponsor
Trials
39
Recruited
13,400+
Augusta University
Collaborator
Trials
219
Recruited
85,900+
Dartmouth College
Collaborator
Trials
93
Recruited
1,415,000+
University of Cincinnati
Collaborator
Trials
442
Recruited
639,000+