Functional Interval Training for Veterans Exercising Through Telehealth. (NCT04103593) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Functional Interval Training for Veterans Exercising Through Telehealth.
United States89 participantsStarted 2020-03-10
Plain-language summary
Most Veterans living with HIV are 50 years of age or older and can expect to live more than 20 years longer with HIV medication. However, despite this success, Veterans living with HIV are more likely to have age-related diseases and loss of fitness and muscle that place them at increased risk for disability. This is a major priority for the VHA, the largest provider of HIV care in the United States. The goal of this study is to test a circuit exercise program in Veterans living with HIV that is designed to slowdown the aging process. The exercise program will be widely available by Video Teleconferencing (VTEL) and does not require stationary exercise equipment, making it widely accessible. This research will help reach the goal for Veterans to preserve their quality of life and ability to function independently. Novel findings will strengthen strategies to maintain life-long fitness through a personalized exercise prescription.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Veteran living with HIV and under care at VAMC
* 50 years of age and older
* Stable antiretroviral therapy (same ARV medications within 3 months)
* At least one HIV-1 PCR \< 20 c/ml (viral load) within prior 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of AIDS defining illnesses (within 6 months; CDC Criteria)
* Myocardial infarction (within 3 months)
* Exertional or unstable angina (current chest pain that limits activity)
* Severe congestive heart failure (EF \< 20% in last year or NYHA Classification III or IV)
* Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP \>180 \&/or DBP \> 110 mm Hg)
* Therapy with beta blockers or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (within 1 month)
* Screening EKG with ischemia, complex arrhythmia, or high-grade block (per Minnesota Code)
* Poorly controlled DM within prior 1 month (FBS\>180 mg/dl, RBS \> 299 mg/dl, or HbA1C \> 10)
* Receiving treatment for cancer except skin cancer (within 3 months)
* Peripheral vascular disease with claudication
* Severe arthritis limiting ambulation
* Neurologic disease limiting ambulation (requiring assist device)
* End stage liver disease (decompensated liver disease)
* Chronic renal failure (requiring dialysis)
* Severe pulmonary disease (home O2, admission for dyspnea or pneumonia within 1 month)
* Use of systemic steroids (testosterone or glucocorticoids) or growth hormone (within 6 months)
* Dementia (based on Evaluation to Consent)
* Signs or symptoms of any medical comorbidity that would preclu…
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Change From Baseline VO2peak to After 12-week Exercise Intervention