Evaluating the Effectiveness of the GILL eHealth Intervention to Improve Physical Health and Lifestyle Behaviours in Patients With Severe Mental Illness

Launched by AMSTERDAM UMC, LOCATION VUMC · Sep 8, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the GILL eHealth intervention, which is designed to help improve the physical health and lifestyle of adults with severe mental illness. The goal is to see if this program, led by trained nurses, is more effective than standard care in helping patients manage their physical health, especially for those who are overweight or have obesity. Participants will receive personalized plans that include health screenings and lifestyle advice to help them make positive changes over the course of a year.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be between 18 and 65 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or higher, and have access to the internet. They should also be able to understand and agree to take part in the study. During the trial, participants will receive support from mental health nurses to follow their health plans, and researchers will assess various aspects of their health and well-being, including physical activity and quality of life. It's important to note that those experiencing a severe mental health crisis or with certain medical conditions may not be able to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Meet the criteria of severe mental illness
• • Aged from 18 to 65 years
• • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27
• • Access and ability to use internet
• • Able and willing to sign informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Contra-indications (to be assessed by the treating physician/psychiatrist) for participation due to acute psychiatric crisis or severe somatic diseases
• • Subjects with a cognitive impairment sufficient to interfere with their ability to provide informed consent, complete study questionnaires, or participate in the intervention
• • Pregnant or breastfeeding women at the time of inclusion
• • Subject not able to communicate in the Dutch language