Evaluation of a Physical Activity Referral Scheme

Summary

The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a co-developed exercise referral scheme. Participants will be recruited to one of three groups 1. Co-developed exercise referral scheme, 2. Usual care exercise referral scheme, 3. No treatment control (no intervention). The study will measure effectiveness by observing change in cardiorespiratory fitness at 12 weeks. Intervention cost-effectiveness will also be evaluated at 3 months follow-up using objective physical activity data.

Conditions

• Cardiovascular Risk Factor
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Musculoskeletal Injury
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Physical Activity

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Physical activity referral scheme

An 18-week physical activity referral scheme co-developed by a local multidisciplinary stakeholder group. Behaviour change support underpinned by Self-Determination Theory (Ryan \& Deci, 2000) will be provided by an exercise referral practitioner at weeks 1,4,8,12 and 18 to facilitate increased physical activity levels. Patients will be supported to develop a tailored programme of physical activity that may involve use of the fitness centre facilities (e.g. swimming, group classes, gymnasium use), participation in community-based initiatives, and changes to habitual physical activity. Focus on promoting patient autonomy and tailoring activities to patient's preferences and needs. Subsidised access to fitness centre facilities for first 12 weeks.

BEHAVIORAL

Usual care exercise referral scheme

A comparative usual care exercise referral scheme that includes fitness centre based activities (e.g. swimming, group classes, gymnasium use). Patients meet an exercise referral practitioner at their induction (week 1) and week 12 (post scheme). Patients are typically prescribed a gym-based, 12-week programme. Subsidised access to fitness centre facilities for 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Bath

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Gloucestershire

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Liverpool

  collaborator OTHER

• Brock University

  collaborator OTHER

• Radboud University Medical Center

  collaborator OTHER

• Paula Watson

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Paula M Watson, PhD · Liverpool John Moores University

Study Design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

SINGLE

Model

FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2018-03-12

Primary Completion

2019-02-28

Completion

2019-02-28

Countries

• United Kingdom

Study Locations