Study of Effectiveness of Different Lifestyle Interventions for Health and Wellbeing
NCT ID: NCT01738256
Last Updated: 2014-02-10
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
339 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2012-08-31
2013-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
NONE
Study Groups
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Face-to-Face
Group meetings face-to-face using intervention for wellbeing with ACT principles.
Wellbeing intervention (ACT)
The intervention is based on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings, as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. In addition exercises for relaxation, physical activity, and mindful eating are provided. The content of intervention for face-to-face and mobile groups is similar but delivery method is different.
Mobile
Intervention for wellbeing via mobile phone application with ACT principles.
Wellbeing intervention (ACT)
The intervention is based on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings, as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. In addition exercises for relaxation, physical activity, and mindful eating are provided. The content of intervention for face-to-face and mobile groups is similar but delivery method is different.
Internet
Intervention for wellbeing via Internet (Virtual Health Check and Coaching).
Wellbeing intervention (Internet)
The intervention is Duodecim Virtual Health Check and Coaching where the subject gets feedback based on his/her health information and is provided with different weekly tasks regarding lifestyle changes. The tasks are developed based on principles of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
Control
Control group, no intervention.
No intervention
No intervention
Interventions
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Wellbeing intervention (ACT)
The intervention is based on principles of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT). It aims to increase psychological flexibility through different exercises that are developed for improving skills of being present, dealing with thoughts and feelings, as well as support clarifying individual values and value-based actions. In addition exercises for relaxation, physical activity, and mindful eating are provided. The content of intervention for face-to-face and mobile groups is similar but delivery method is different.
Wellbeing intervention (Internet)
The intervention is Duodecim Virtual Health Check and Coaching where the subject gets feedback based on his/her health information and is provided with different weekly tasks regarding lifestyle changes. The tasks are developed based on principles of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
No intervention
No intervention
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Psychological Stress (3/4 or 4/4 points in General Health Questionnaire)
* Possibility to use computer and internet connection
Exclusion Criteria
* Symptomatic cardiovascular disease
* Type 1 or 2 diabetes
* Severe psychiatric conditions
* Remarkable clinical operation within past 6 months
* Heart attack or stroke within past 6 months
* Kidney disease requiring Dialysis
* Regular use of cortisone pills
* Eating disorder: bulimia
* Disability pension for psychological reasons
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding within the pas 6 months
* Shift work (in three shifts) or night work
* Participation in other intervention studies during the present study
25 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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SalWe Ltd.
INDUSTRY
University of Eastern Finland
OTHER
University of Helsinki
OTHER
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
OTHER
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
OTHER
Finnish Red Cross Blood Service
OTHER
Duodecim Medical Publications Ltd.
INDUSTRY
Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.
INDUSTRY
Vivago Ltd
UNKNOWN
Valio Ltd
INDUSTRY
University of Jyvaskyla
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Raimo Lappalainen, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Jyvaskyla
Marjukka Kolehmainen, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Eastern Finland
Miikka Ermes, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Locations
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Institute of Biomedicine, University of Helsinki
Helsinki, , Finland
Department of Psychology and Department of Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla
Jyväskylä, , Finland
Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland (UEF)
Kuopio, , Finland
Countries
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References
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Metzendorf MI, Wieland LS, Richter B. Mobile health (m-health) smartphone interventions for adolescents and adults with overweight or obesity. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024 Feb 20;2(2):CD013591. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013591.pub2.
Jarvela-Reijonen E, Jarvinen S, Karhunen L, Fohr T, Myllymaki T, Sairanen E, Lindroos S, Peuhkuri K, Hallikainen M, Pihlajamaki J, Puttonen S, Korpela R, Ermes M, Lappalainen R, Kujala UM, Kolehmainen M, Laitinen J. Sleep-time physiological recovery is associated with eating habits in distressed working-age Finns with overweight: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial. J Occup Med Toxicol. 2021 Jun 28;16(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s12995-021-00310-6.
Jarvela-Reijonen E, Puttonen S, Karhunen L, Sairanen E, Laitinen J, Kolehmainen M, Pihlajamaki J, Kujala UM, Korpela R, Ermes M, Lappalainen R, Kolehmainen M. The Effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Intervention on Inflammation and Stress Biomarkers: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Behav Med. 2020 Oct;27(5):539-555. doi: 10.1007/s12529-020-09891-8.
Jarvela-Reijonen E, Karhunen L, Sairanen E, Muotka J, Lindroos S, Laitinen J, Puttonen S, Peuhkuri K, Hallikainen M, Pihlajamaki J, Korpela R, Ermes M, Lappalainen R, Kolehmainen M. The effects of acceptance and commitment therapy on eating behavior and diet delivered through face-to-face contact and a mobile app: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2018 Feb 27;15(1):22. doi: 10.1186/s12966-018-0654-8.
Mattila E, Lappalainen R, Valkkynen P, Sairanen E, Lappalainen P, Karhunen L, Peuhkuri K, Korpela R, Kolehmainen M, Ermes M. Usage and Dose Response of a Mobile Acceptance and Commitment Therapy App: Secondary Analysis of the Intervention Arm of a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2016 Jul 28;4(3):e90. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.5241.
Lappalainen R, Sairanen E, Jarvela E, Rantala S, Korpela R, Puttonen S, Kujala UM, Myllymaki T, Peuhkuri K, Mattila E, Kaipainen K, Ahtinen A, Karhunen L, Pihlajamaki J, Jarnefelt H, Laitinen J, Kutinlahti E, Saarelma O, Ermes M, Kolehmainen M. The effectiveness and applicability of different lifestyle interventions for enhancing wellbeing: the study design for a randomized controlled trial for persons with metabolic syndrome risk factors and psychological distress. BMC Public Health. 2014 Apr 4;14:310. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-310.
Other Identifiers
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Salwe_27819_WP303.2-1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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