Virtual Lifestyle Program Evaluation During Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

NCT04784624 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: HS24424(H2020:495)
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a pilot study evaluating an online cardiometabolic and weight loss program which is offered by The Wellness Institute. The program is 16 weeks and is developed by a multidisciplinary team and delivered by a degreed health professional (health coach) to assist participants in achieving their personal wellness goals. This study will also investigate the impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on participants lifestyles and access to lifestyle programs and supports.

Conditions

Cardiometabolic Syndrome; Weight Loss

Keywords

virtual platform; evaluation; diet; physical activity; behavior change; sleep; stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Impact of COVID-19 survey

  A COVID-19 wellbeing survey will be used to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle behaviours and programs and services have changed in response to COVID-19

  Start of the program - first week of enrollment

• Program adherence

  Participants will be qualified as adhering to the program if they attend a minimum of 3 out of 4 health coaching sessions and have at least 1 activity during weeks 12-18.

  16 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (25)

• Physical activity level - International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long (IPAQ-L)

  16 weeks

• Physical activity level - International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short (IPAQ-S)

  16 weeks

• Dietary intake

  16 weeks

• Dietary behavior

  16 weeks

• Dietary habits

  16 weeks

Interventions

Lifestyle program BEHAVIORAL

The cardiometabolic and weight loss program is based on The Wellness Institute clinically validated lifestyle medicine program and will be delivered virtually using a digital platform and artificial intelligence that is supported by a health coach. The program focuses on building individual's self-efficacy, motivation and importance to make and sustain healthy choices. The 16-week program begins with a health risk assessment and a personalized wellness plan. The plan includes a personalized exercise plan and nutrition strategy. Each user will regularly check-in with their personal health coach whose role is to provide expert advice and also empower, support and help make the user accountable as they build a healthy lifestyle. Coaching includes identifying obstacles to changing behaviors and how to develop new behaviors that will become the norm.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants will be recruited from individuals enrolled in the online program and willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the evaluation

You may qualify if:

• Male or female, aged 18 years or above, have one or more of the following conditions: pre-diabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL, abdominal obesity, and BMI \>25 kg/m2.

You may not qualify if:

• Female participant who is pregnant, lactating or planning pregnancy during the course of the program.
• Recent heart attack, stroke, heart surgery, and congestive heart failure.
• Participants who have unmanaged diabetes, chest pain or difficulty breathing.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Manitoba: lead
• Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, Seven Oaks Hospital

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2V 3M3, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Dandeneau D, Leon S, Cameranesi M, Alexiuk M, Protudjer J, Bohm C, DiNella M, Solmundson C, Talson M, Wang H, Whitlock R, Rigatto C, Mollard RC. Evaluation of an online cardiometabolic and weight loss program: a mixed methods study. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2025 Jan 1;50:1-11. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2024-0190.

  PMID: 39854690 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome; Weight Loss; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Insulin Resistance; Hyperinsulinism; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight Changes; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 16 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 8, 2021
• First Posted: March 5, 2021
• Study Start: March 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 31, 2022
• Study Completion: July 31, 2022
• Last Updated: April 29, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Locations

CA (1)