Healthy Aging Through Movement

Description

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a supervised aerobic exercise program for persons with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Participants will be enrolled in a 12-week supervised aerobic exercise intervention.

Conditions

Opioid Use Disorder

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a supervised aerobic exercise program for persons with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). Participants will be enrolled in a 12-week supervised aerobic exercise intervention.

The Potential of Exercise to Reduce Pain and Enhance Mobility in Mid-life Adults Undergoing Opioid Use Treatment

Healthy Aging Through Movement

Condition
Opioid Use Disorder
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Gainesville

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32611

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults must be aged 21-64 years old
  • * Currently enrolled in OMT (opioid maintenance treatment) or present with at least mild opioid use disorder (endorses at least 2 DSM-V criteria for OUD within a 12-month period),
  • * Insufficiently physically active (defined as exercising \< 20 minutes 3 times/week
  • * Able to understand and speak English
  • * Have a body mass index 18.5-40 kg/m\^2
  • * Willing and able to visit research center up to one time time/week for 12 weeks
  • * Participants will undergo a supervised maximal exercise test and physical exam by medical supervisor to be cleared for participation.
  • * Participants must not have heart disease, or had a stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid condition an eating disorder
  • * An uncontrolled major psychiatric condition (e.g., schizophrenia; conditions that are well-controlled, however \[e.g., anxiety controlled through therapy\] will not be exclusionary), or other medical condition(s) that contraindicate exercise; and may not be participating in a structured exercise training or weight loss program.
  • * Participants cannot be pregnant; pregnancy is exclusionary
  • * One individual per household may enroll.

Ages Eligible for Study

21 Years to 64 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Florida,

Meredith S Berry, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Florida

Study Record Dates

2025-05