Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study (NCT02425345) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
49,331 participantsStarted 2015-04-02
Plain-language summary
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to \~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent. It includes the National Institute of Aging (NIA) Go4Life® Exercise \& Physical Activity materials 3 and WHISH developed targeted materials based on Go4Life® to provide inspirational tips and recommendations about how to achieve nationally recommended levels of PA and overcome barriers to exercise, with a means for self-monitoring and setting personal goals. The intervention builds upon evidence-based behavioral science principles and intervention components that have proven to be effective in increasing PA in older women, with innovative adaptive approaches to tailoring the delivery to meet individual (personal) needs.
Who can participate
Age range
66 Years – 99 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Currently enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) Extension Study
* Known to be alive
* Cardiovascular outcomes will be available (enrolled in the WHI Medical Records Cohort or linked to Medicare Data)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to walk
* Dementia
* Residing in a nursing home
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial tracked things like falls, hip fractures, and physical function in women — given my own health history, could the findings from this completed study actually change the recommendations my doctor makes for me right now?
2The WHI Strong and Healthy Study measured a wide range of outcomes including cardiovascular events, sleep, and depressive symptoms all together — does my doctor think the results suggest any of these areas are connected in a way that's relevant to my care?
3Since this trial is already completed, has the data been published, and is there anything in the results my doctor would point to as a reason to adjust how we're monitoring my heart health, bone health, or risk of falls?
4The study tracked both cardiovascular events and physical function scores side by side — based on where I stand today, does my doctor think I should be prioritizing one of those risk areas over the other in my treatment plan?
5Because this was a Women's Health Initiative study focused on older women, how confident is my doctor that the findings apply to someone with my specific age, health conditions, and background?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.