This study evaluates the effectiveness of two online Lifestyle Medicine programs. Participants will be randomized by residence, urban vs. rural, into one of two Lifestyle Medicine programs.
This study compares the effectiveness of two virtual Lifestyle Medicine programs across two settings: urban and rural. Program materials include nutritional education, methods to reduce personal stress, and incorporation of physical activity in daily routine. Bio-marker and subjective/self-reported survey measures will be collected at baseline, 5-weeks and six-months from baseline. Study seeks to measure variations in participant outcomes across two lifestyle interventions, participant engagement and level of adherence.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
46
Lifestyle Medicine programs provide instruction in plant-based nutrition, food preparation, methods of stress reduction and incorporation of physical activity into daily routine.
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States
Level of participant engagement
Measure of number of sign-ins and class attendance
Time frame: 6 months
Chronic disease status
Change in medication dosage for chronic disease conditions
Time frame: Baseline, 5-weeks, and 6-months from baseline
Psychological status
Change in psychological state from self-reported, validated surveys
Time frame: Baseline, 5-weeks, and 6-months from baseline
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