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Home-Based health program shows promise for chronic illness

NCT ID NCT06064110

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

185 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Age \>18; * Diagnosed with one or more chronic medical conditions, as per the participant's report, including but not restricted to the following (complete list in protocol appendix): * Heart disease / cardiovascular disease / stroke * High blood pressure * Diabetes including a diagnosis of pre-diabetes * Chronic respiratory disease * Chronic neurologic disease * Chronic kidney disease * Chronic liver disease * Immunodeficiency * Overweight or Obese (BMI \>25) * Psychiatric or mental health issue - e.g., depression and anxiety * Substance-related and addictive disorders (e.g alcohol, smoking, etc.); * Resident of Pictou County, Nova Scotia; * Existing (or willingness to create) email account and willingness to access email daily; * Ability to follow website links to watch YouTube videos; * Ability to understand and speak English; * Ability to participate in low to moderate levels of physical activity and strength training; * Ability and willingness to fill out an online survey at baseline, and 6, 12 months, and fill in a weekly compliance survey for the six months of the program. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: * Diagnosed with cancer in the last 5 years and/or received treatment for cancer in the last 5 years; * Myocardial infarction or stroke within the last year AND without written approval from their Family Physician, Cardiologist, or Study Physician that they are safe to exercise; * Unable to access the internet daily during the intervention; * Lack of access to a computer or smartphone to receive emails required for study intervention.

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Conditions

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Chronic Disease

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Chronic condition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aberdeen Hospital

    New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • QEII Health Sciences Centre

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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