RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05094297

Evaluating the Impact of Focused Muscle Contraction Therapy in U.S. Veterans

Sponsor

University of Illinois at Chicago

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2021

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Depression Fatigue Chronic Pain Acute Pain

Summary

This research study is being done to investigate if the GH Method exercise program positively affects body composition, improves physical abilities and can improve the overall sense of wellbeing (e.g. depression, PTSD, etc.) in U.S. Veterans. Subjects will be asked to complete 94 total visits (four (4) study testing visits and 90 exercise visits). Enrolled subjects will be tested for fitness, strength, and health risk factors at UIC 4 times and will complete 90 exercise training visits at the GH FITLab over the next 18 months. Subjects will also be asked to complete questionnaires about depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms and thoughts about harming oneself.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a therapy called "focused muscle contraction" — a type of targeted muscle-stimulating exercise — for U.S. military veterans who struggle with pain, fatigue, low energy, or physical limitations. The goal is to see if this approach can help veterans feel and function better. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a U.S. military veteran - You are a patient at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center - You experience pain, fatigue, low energy, or are unable to do activities you used to do - You are 18 or older - You pass a basic health screening (PAR-Q questionnaire) or have written clearance from your doctor **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You cannot travel to the training center - You are unable to give informed consent or understand the study - You cannot follow the required training program Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALInvestigate the effects of an exercise intervention on U.S. Veterans.

Enrolled subjects will be asked to complete 94 total visits (4 study testing visits and 90 exercise visits). They will be tested for fitness, strength, and health risk factors at UIC 4 times and will complete 90 exercise training visits at the GH FITLab over the next 18 months.