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Behavioural Intervention

Partner-Based Physical Activity for Heart Disease Risk Factors

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Recruiting
Led By Danielle Arigo, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Rowan University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 8 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a new way of encouraging physical activity in women aged 40-65 with heart disease risk factors. Each participant gets a physical activity coach and a partner to support each other in

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women aged 40-65 who are at risk of heart disease due to conditions like hypertension, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes or smoking habits. Participants will be paired with a partner and receive guidance from a physical activity coach.
What is being tested?
The study tests the effectiveness of Project WHADE, which pairs participants with both a trained coach and another participant as an exercise buddy. The goal is to see if this support system helps increase physical activity among women at risk for cardiovascular disease.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves increased physical activity guided by professionals, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues such as muscle soreness or strain but should generally promote better health and fitness.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 8 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Frequency of partner communication
Satisfaction with partner communication
Secondary study objectives
Physical activity behavior - active minutes
Physical activity behavior - steps

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: Project WHADE: A Partner-Based Physical Activity Program for WomenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Behavioral and cognitive skills to promote physical activity behavior

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Rowan UniversityLead Sponsor
23 Previous Clinical Trials
2,824 Total Patients Enrolled
Danielle Arigo, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorRowan University
~34 spots leftby Oct 2025
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