Evaluation of a Health Promotion Intervention for Persons With Mental Illness

Study Description

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Brief Summary:

This pilot study evaluates an individualized health promotion program for people with mental illness receiving services at a mental health center in Keene, NH. The study will test the following hypotheses:

Hypothesis 1: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate increased physical activity as indicated by self-report and observed measures.

Hypothesis 2: Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate improved fitness and health status as indicated by greater capacity on the 6-minute walk test, one mile walk test, weight and body composition, and flexibility indexes.

The following secondary (exploratory) hypotheses will be considered:

Compared to baseline (pre-study) levels, participants in the In SHAPE program will demonstrate improved subjective health status, quality of life, mood, and self-efficacy. In addition, participants will demonstrate improved cardiovascular fitness as indicated by lower pulse rate and blood pressure.

Condition or disease	Intervention/treatment
Mental Illness	Behavioral: In SHAPE (Pilot Health Promotion Intervention)

Detailed Description:

The In SHAPE program aims to improve the physical fitness and health of persons with mental illness. Participants in the program are assigned a health mentor who assesses individual lifestyle habits and health status, identifies goals for lifestyle change, and serves as a motivator and physical trainer. The individualized components of the In SHAPE program are supplemented with group-level positive reinforcement and motivational incentives. This evaluation project systematically evaluates the In SHAPE health promotion intervention.

Study Design

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Study Type :	Observational
Actual Enrollment :	145 participants
Time Perspective:	Prospective
Official Title:	Evaluation of a Health Promotion Intervention for Persons With Mental Illness
Study Start Date :	August 2004
Actual Primary Completion Date :	December 2007
Actual Study Completion Date :	December 2007

Groups and Cohorts

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Outcome Measures

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
Sexes Eligible for Study:	All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community Mental Health Center

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18 or older, and enrolled in the In SHAPE program. Mental illness Receiving mental health services for 3 months or longer Voluntary informed consent or guardian consent Signed letter of permission to participate by a physician for individuals with a history of a medical illness or indications of health problems during the evaluation -

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to give informed, voluntary consent. Primary diagnosis of dementia or a diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder secondary to a medical condition.

Co-morbid dementia as indicated by an MMSE score <20. Exclusion for eligibility as determined by the participant's physician due to medical contraindications (e.g., recent myocardial infarction, stroke (thrombotic or embolic), uncontrolled insulin-dependent diabetes).

Contacts and Locations

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Locations

United States, New Hampshire
Monadnock Family Services
Keene, New Hampshire, United States, 03431

Sponsors and Collaborators

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Endowment for Health

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Investigators

Principal Investigator:	Stephen J Bartels, MD	Professor in Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School

More Information

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Responsible Party:	Stephen J. Bartels, MD MS, Dartmouth Medical School
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00215189 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	IS200406
First Posted:	September 22, 2005
Last Update Posted:	September 23, 2009
Last Verified:	September 2009

Keywords provided by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center:

health; mental illness; fitness

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Mental Disorders