Home-Based health program shows promise for chronic illness
NCT ID NCT06064110
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed trial tested a 6-month home-based program for adults with chronic medical conditions in Pictou County. The program included exercise, meditation, social connection, and healthy lifestyle tips delivered via daily emails. Researchers measured changes in mental health and fatigue in 185 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pictou County Personal Empowerment Program (a home-based program of exercise, meditation, social connection, and healthy lifestyle practices)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way for people with chronic conditions to improve their mental and physical health at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed phase 2 trial with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The program relies on self-report and daily emails, which may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aberdeen Hospital
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
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QEII Health Sciences Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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