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Exercise to Improve Outcomes of Treatment for Methamphetamine Users

NCT01103531 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 135

Last updated 2015-12-02

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of an aerobic and strength training exercise program (one that increases the need for oxygen and increases muscle) on the treatment outcomes of 150 individuals in treatment for methamphetamine dependence at Cri-Help. The study will determine if a 60-minute exercise program (three times a week) has an effect (good or bad) on the health and drug use of participants as compared to individuals not participating in an exercise program.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Aerobic and Resistance Exercise

Aerobic and resistance exercise for 24 exercise training sessions over an 8-week period (three times weekly).

BEHAVIORAL

Educational information about health topics

A counselor will meet with participants for 24 sessions (3 times/week) over an 8-week period to present and discuss information that includes topics on health and wellness, and lifestyle topics such as healthy eating, meditation, sleep hygiene, and cancer screening.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Richard Rawson, PhD · UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-03-31
Primary Completion
2015-07-31
Completion
2015-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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