The PAC Project: Integrating a Physical Activity Counsellor in the Primary Health Care Team
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA · Sep 16, 2005
Trial Information
Current as of July 21, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Family doctors and nurses (health care providers - HCP) recommend that their patients are physically active because this is one of the most important things that patients can do to benefit their health. The Physical Activity Counselling (PAC) randomized controlled trial examined what happens when a physical activity counsellor is added to the family health care team. For the project, HCPs did a brief, 2-4 minute counselling session with their patients who reported doing less than 150 minutes of physical activity a week. Half (59) of the patients in the PAC Project only received this brief c...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. aged 18 to 69 years
- • 2. \<150 minutes of physical activity/week
- • 3. no uncontrolled medical conditions
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. pregnancy (funder's request),
- • 2. planned absence \>3 weeks during the first 3 months of the study,
- • 3. living with another patient in the study,
- • 4. uncontrolled medical condition,
- • 5. did not receive a physical activity prescription from their provider during the brief physical activity counselling,
- • 6. received brief counselling more than once during the trial period and
- • 7. uninterested in receiving intensive physical activity counselling
About University Of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa, a leading research institution in Canada, is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and studies. With a commitment to excellence in research and a robust network of interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its expertise in various medical fields to enhance patient care and public health outcomes. The institution fosters an environment that promotes ethical research practices, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants while contributing to the scientific community's understanding of diverse health issues. Through its clinical trial initiatives, the University of Ottawa aims to translate research findings into tangible benefits for society.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Michelle Fortier, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Health Sciences
William Hogg, MD
Principal Investigator
Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa and the C.T. Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre, Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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