Studying the Effects of Structured Physical Exercise on Health and Quality of Life in Adults Undergoing Short-term Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

What This Trial Is About

This research focuses on patients with substance use disorders undergoing a short-term inpatient treatment program. It aims to evaluate the effects of adding structured high-intensity physical exercise to the treatment on patients physical and mental health as well as their quality of life after completing the program. The study explores whether this exercise program can bring benefits that might support wider adoption in addiction treatment settings nationally and internationally. Participants attend a residential treatment program lasting three months, where structured physical exercise was introduced as part of the treatment in 2017. The study observes the implications of this exercise program without adding new interventions or comparing groups, as it is an observational study. The exercise group follows the established physical activity regimen during their inpatient stay. During the study, participants physical and mental health outcomes are assessed up to 18 months after treatment completion. Researchers collect data on health status and quality of life at various timepoints to understand long-term effects. The study tracks these measures through questionnaires and health evaluations to monitor changes over time, aiming to inform future treatment approaches. Participation may last up to 18 months to cover the follow-up period.

Structured Physical Exercise in Short-term Inpatient Treatment of Substance Use Disorder