Physical activity in people at risk for heart disease in Gampaha
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how physically active people are who have risk factors for heart disease (like high blood pressure or cholesterol) in the Gampaha district. It aims to see how much they move, which could help doctors support them better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have been living in the Gampaha district for at least the past 6 months.
- You need to be getting regular care at a government (state) clinic in Gampaha, and have been going there for at least 3 months.
- You can't be pregnant or have been diagnosed with heart disease, stroke, or blockages in your arteries.
- You can't be currently treated for diabetes, cancer, or a long-term lung disease like asthma or COPD.
- You must not have had surgery in the last 3 months, and you shouldn't have a recent illness that stopped you from moving around.
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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