Evaluation of a Health Promotion Intervention for Persons With Mental Illness
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00215189 |
Recruitment Status
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Completed
First Posted
: September 22, 2005
Last Update Posted
: September 23, 2009
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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 |
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Mental Illness | Behavioral: In SHAPE (Pilot Health Promotion Intervention) |
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 |


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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 |
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).

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00215189
United States, New Hampshire | |
Monadnock Family Services | |
Keene, New Hampshire, United States, 03431 |
Principal Investigator: | Stephen J Bartels, MD | Professor in Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School |
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 Key Record Dates |
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 |