Study of Effectiveness of Different Lifestyle Interventions for Health and Wellbeing

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness and applicability of different interventions designed for enhancing overall wellbeing. Lifestyle changes, as well as psychological and physiological health variables are assessed. The interventions are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, and delivered either face-to-face, via mobile phone application, or Internet.

Conditions

• Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
• Overweight
• Psychological Stress

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Wellbeing intervention (ACT)

The intervention is based on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings, as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. In addition exercises for relaxation, physical activity, and mindful eating are provided. The content of intervention for face-to-face and mobile groups is similar but delivery method is different.

BEHAVIORAL

Wellbeing intervention (Internet)

The intervention is Duodecim Virtual Health Check and Coaching where the subject gets feedback based on his/her health information and is provided with different weekly tasks regarding lifestyle changes. The tasks are developed based on principles of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).

BEHAVIORAL

No intervention

No intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

• SalWe Ltd.

  collaborator INDUSTRY

• University of Eastern Finland

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Helsinki

  collaborator OTHER

• VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

  collaborator OTHER

• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health

  collaborator OTHER

• Finnish Red Cross Blood Service

  collaborator OTHER

• Duodecim Medical Publications Ltd.

  collaborator INDUSTRY

• Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.

  collaborator INDUSTRY

• Vivago Ltd

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Valio Ltd

  collaborator INDUSTRY

• University of Jyvaskyla

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Raimo Lappalainen, PhD · University of Jyvaskyla

• Marjukka Kolehmainen, PhD · University of Eastern Finland

• Miikka Ermes, PhD · VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

25 Years

Max Age

60 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2012-08-31

Primary Completion

2013-12-31

Completion

2013-12-31

Countries

• Finland

Study Locations