View clinical trials related to Health Behaviour.
Filter by:The aim of the project is pilot an intervention to promote physical activity (PA) among older women. Participants will be women aged ≥50 years attending an identified community centre situated in a socioeconomically deprived area of Belfast. The intervention consists of education, social support and information on local opportunities for physical activity (PA), based on Social Practice Theory. A stepped wedge design shall be used. The intervention was developed using findings from a literature review, systematic review and interviews with stakeholders. Outcome measures are accelerometer data, self-reported PA, a mental health questionnaire and qualitative interviews.
There are many health benefits associated with the consumption of omega-3 dietary fats. Omega-3 fats, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can be found in marine food products such as fatty fish, in fortified products such as eggs and milk, or in dietary supplements such as fish oil. Despite numerous health benefits, it is well documented that most people in Western society are not meeting the recommended daily amounts of EPA and DHA omega-3 fats. The overall objective of this study is to examine whether providing young adults (18-25 years) with personal genetic information changes behavior with regards to omega-3 fat consumption. In order to achieve this objective, study participants will be divided into two groups: 1. Genetic and 2. Non-Genetic. The Genetic Group will be provided with their personalized information regarding a common gene variant in addition to general information regarding the health benefits of omega-3 fats, while the Non-Genetic Group will only receive the general information. Primary outcomes studied will include dietary habits and secondary outcomes include blood markers of cardiometabolic health.
The multi-level 12 week peer-led walking intervention incorporates aspects from all three levels of the ecological model (with the aim of producing sustained (>6months) physical activity behaviour change in older adults living in independent living communities.
Tobacco use is the greatest cause of ill health and early mortality, and smoking is the main contributor to around 75,000 deaths a year in England. The aim of the present research is to test the effect of helping people to reward themselves when they have successfully abstained from smoking and the impact this will have on subsequent smoking cessation. Each participant will be randomly allocated to one of four conditions. The trial requires 159 participants to perform an fully powered statistical analysis. The four conditions include: (1) a control condition (asked to form a plan to quit smoking), (2) an implementation intention condition (asked to form a more specific 'if-then' plan), (3) baseline which include: (1) a control condition (asked to form a plan to quit smoking), (2) a volitional help sheet condition (asked to link temptations with appropriate behavioural responses), (3) a weekly self-incentivising condition (asked to reward themselves at the end of each week that they have successfully abstained from smoking), or (4) a monthly self-incentivising condition (asked to reward themselves at the end of each month that they have successfully abstained from smoking). The main outcome measure will be smoking quit status, which will be verified biochemically at the end of the stop smoking programme, and at six-months post quit date.
Study Design: Randomized controlled clinical study. Introduction: Physiotherapeutic intervention aiming to restore mobility using different techniques as stretching, hot packs, exercises, therapeutic ultrasound and orthotics. No scientific evidence has been found correlating improved joint mobility and the use of these techniques. Application techniques of orthoses to reshape the soft tissues have been well detailed, however, no scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness on proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) lag extension resolution using them as a single treatment has been found. Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to test the effectiveness of static and dynamic orthosis in patients with a PIPJ flexion retraction using them as a single treatment compared with traditional combined therapies. Method: 63 participants were included in the study. Patients who used splints were compared to a control group who received conventional treatment. Active and passive mobility were measured before the experiment and again three months after. All the patients were measured under the same conditions and treated by the same hand therapist. The relationship between contracture resolution and function was measured using the DASH Spanish Version.
A randomised controlled trial to test if offering three visits to a dietician + two visits to a physiotherapist over six months + a home sphygmomanometer, will result in a reduction in sodium intake and an increase in fitness in people over 75yrs. Volunteers were enrolled from Oct 2008 to July 2009.