Status:

COMPLETED

Peer Support for Increasing Physical Activity in People With Serious Mental Illnesses

Lead Sponsor:

Johns Hopkins University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Schizophrenia

Depression

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of a peer support system in increasing physical activity and effecting health behavior change in people with serious mental illnesses.

Detailed Description

People with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) are, by definition, significantly functionally impaired by the illness for an indefinite period of time. Schizophrenia, major depression, and bipolar disord...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient at the Johns Hopkins Community Psychiatry program
  • Plans to remain in Baltimore for 8 months after study entry
  • If currently breastfeeding, has received approval from a physician to participate in the study

Exclusion

  • Any condition that would make weight loss medically inadvisable
  • Diagnosis of or treatment for cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer) within 2 years prior to study entry
  • Liver failure
  • History of anorexia nervosa
  • Pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study
  • Inability to walk or participate in an exercise class
  • Consumes more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week
  • Symptoms of angina or a cardiovascular event within 6 months prior to study entry

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00458094

Start Date

March 1 2007

End Date

December 1 2009

Last Update

December 6 2017

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205