Exercise is Medicine: helping patients get active
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing a program to help doctors support patients in being more physically active. It focuses on seeing if linking clinics with the YMCA helps patients with conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity start and stick with exercise.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, or you are not very active.
- You have had a visit (in person or virtual) at a clinic that is part of this study.
- You are not currently in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or heart/lung cancer rehab.
- You do not have a serious health issue that makes exercise unsafe (like recent heart attack, severe lung disease, or unstable chest pain).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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