Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Health in Patients with High Blood Pressure and Glucose
Author Information
Author(s): Petrella Robert J, Aizawa Kuni, Shoemaker Kevin, Overend Tom, Piche Len, Marin Mauricio, Shapiro Sheree, Atkin Sophie
Primary Institution: Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, Canada
Hypothesis
Can a family practice-based lifestyle intervention program effectively increase physical activity and reduce clinical and physiological markers of vascular health in patients with high normal blood pressure and/or high normal blood glucose?
Conclusion
The SNAC trial aims to provide evidence for the effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention in improving cardiovascular health among at-risk patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Previous studies have shown that lifestyle interventions can prevent type-II diabetes.
- Family practice is an ideal setting for implementing lifestyle changes.
- The SNAC trial will compare a standard care lifestyle intervention to a behaviorally-based program.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help people who are at risk of high blood pressure and diabetes by encouraging them to eat better and exercise more.
Methodology
A multicentre, cluster-randomized trial comparing a lifestyle intervention to usual care in family practices.
Potential Biases
Possible selection bias due to non-random selection of practice patients.
Limitations
Potential contamination between practices and variability in patient recruitment times.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 30-85 with high normal blood pressure or impaired glucose tolerance.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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