Can doctors successfully prescribe exercise? small study tests new approach
NCT ID NCT06073041
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether doctors at 20 primary care clinics would adopt a program to refer patients with chronic diseases to a 12-week community exercise program. Researchers tested different ways to train clinic staff and tracked how many patients got referrals. The goal was to see if this approach could be used more widely to help people become more active.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show how to make physical activity programs a standard part of healthcare for people with chronic conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (20 clinics) that only looked at whether clinics adopted the program, not whether it improved patient health. Results may not apply to other settings.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC DISEASE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
-
Prisma Health
Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Water workouts could be the key to back pain relief
- Can online workouts bring fitness to adults with cerebral palsy?
- Can a new classification system tailor dementia care to each person?
- Ten-minute classroom workouts may boost student mental health
- What does a healthy mouth mean for people with disabilities?
- Can extreme running stress the heart? a study investigates