A study on inactivity in people at risk for heart disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial looks at how physically active people are who have risk factors for heart disease, like high blood pressure or diabetes. It aims to understand inactivity and find ways to help patients become more active.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been living in the Gampaha district for at least six months.
- You have been getting care at a government health clinic in Gampaha for at least three months.
- You are not pregnant with a risk factor for chronic disease.
- You have not been diagnosed with heart disease, stroke, or blocked arteries.
- You do not have diabetes, cancer, or a long-term lung disease like asthma or COPD.
- You are able to think clearly and speak for yourself without help.
- You have not had surgery in the last three months or been very sick in the past week.
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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