Study of the Determinants Associated With Sustained Changes in Physical Activity Behaviors and Their Effects on Chronic Diseases in Individuals Enrolled in an Adapted Physical Activity Program

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the factors that influence motivation and long-term adherence to a health-adapted physical activity (APA) program in individuals with chronic diseases or long-term illnesses. The study focuses on how to support sustained physical activity behavior over time and the cost-effectiveness of such programs in reducing care consumption. It also examines how practitioners prescribe APA to their patients and identifies barriers and facilitators in this process. Participants join a 16-week individualized APA program involving three sessions per week: two supervised sessions with a physical trainer at the Mon Stade Sport Medicine Center and one session performed independently. Each session includes a warm-up, 25 minutes of interval aerobic exercise, and 25 minutes of neuromuscular strengthening. The program is tailored to each participant's fitness and pathology specifics. After completing the program, participants are followed for five years with yearly evaluations. During the study, participants undergo seven visits spanning inclusion, the end of the APA program (between 4 and 9 months), and annual follow-ups for up to five years. Assessments include physical and mental fitness, quality of life, lifestyle habits tracked by accelerometers and questionnaires, and care consumption analysis. Researchers monitor adherence, behavior persistence, and the economic impact of the APA program compared to usual care. Data collection and follow-up are performed by trained staff at Mon Stade.

Health-Enhancing Adapted Physical Activity Program at "Mon Stade"