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WHAT IS INVOLVED?


Study enrollment has closed as of April 2025. 

If you choose to participate you will be asked to: 

Note: You must be willing to be randomized to the usual care or intervention group.​

Both Usual Care and Intervention Groups 

1) Complete an initial assessment questionnaire to assess your ability to undertake an exercise program
2) Complete questionnaires about basic personal information and current health 
3) Complete physical fitness tests which include the following: 
  • Measurements of body height and weight 
  • Measurements of waist and hip circumferences 
  • Measurement of body composition using a Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry Scan (DXA Scan) - Calgary site only  
  • Maximal treadmill fitness test 
  • Upper body and lower body muscle strength and endurance tests 
4) Wear an activity monitor (ActiGraph® GT3X+ accelerometer) around your waist for seven days and nights 

All assessments will be completed at baseline, 6-months and 12-months. At 24-months only the activity monitor and questionnaires will be completed. 

Intervention Group Only 

1) Participate in a 12-month exercise program  
2) Wear an activity tracker watch around your wrist for 12-months 
3) Communicate with Study Coordinator as needed  
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ActiGraph® GT3X+
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REACH Centre
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DXA Scan
Summary of study involvement

​Parking costs will be reimbursed at study-related appointments. 

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CALGARY TEAM​
Principal Investigator: Dr. Miranda Fidler-Benaoudia 
Study Coordinator: Leanne Dickau 
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Toll Free: (833) 617-2746 
Email: 
[email protected]
EDMONTON TEAM
Co-Investigator: Dr. Kerry Courneya 
Study Coordinator: Ki-Yong An  

Phone: (780) 492-2829
Email: [email protected]
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