ISRCTN ISRCTN69776211
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN69776211
Protocol serial number NTR42
Sponsor Vrije University Medical Centre (VUMC) (The Netherlands)
Funder The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) (The Netherlands)
Submission date
04/08/2005
Registration date
04/08/2005
Last edited
04/02/2013
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Circulatory System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Helma IJzelenberg
Scientific

De Boelelaan 1085
Amsterdam
1081 HV
Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)20 598 9951
Email helma.ijzelenberg@falw.vu.nl

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised, active controlled, parallel group trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study acronymALANT
Study objectivesTo evaluate cost-effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Ethics approval(s)Ethics approval received from the local ethics committee
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedCardiovascular disease
InterventionPatients of the VU University Medical Centre will be randomised into two groups. One group will receive a six-month lifestyle intervention which includes a physical activity program and when appropriate smoking cessation and weight loss. The other group will continue to receive usual care.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Cost-effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention in patients with cardiovascular disease

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date01/03/2008

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration600
Key inclusion criteria1. The patient has manifest cardiovascular suffering in combination with at least one lifestyle related risk factor (physical inactivity, smokes, obesity)
2. The patient must be able to participate in a training program
3. The patients' insurance company will cover the costs of the intervention program
Key exclusion criteria1. A recent cardiovascular incident (within less than 3 months)
2. Unstable (co)-morbidity
3. A planned operation or undergoing investigations which can directly lead to an operation
4. Younger than 18 years
5. The patient has already attended the intervention program
6. Insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language
Date of first enrolment01/04/2005
Date of final enrolment01/03/2008

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

De Boelelaan 1085
Amsterdam
1081 HV
Netherlands

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 10/09/2012 Yes No