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.
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Prisma Health
Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States