Improving physical activity referrals in healthcare for chronic disease prevention
Official title: Facilitating Health System Implementation of Physical Activity Screening and Referral to Community-Based Programs: Exercise is Medicine Greenville
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-11049374 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how doctors can better help patients with chronic diseases get involved in exercise programs in their communities, making it easier for you to receive personalized exercise plans and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $702,964 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL173601-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11049374 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with chronic diseases who are currently receiving care at participating healthcare clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have chronic diseases or those who are not engaged with the healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the integration of physical activity (PA) assessments and referrals within healthcare systems to better support patients with chronic diseases. By utilizing a structured approach, the project will evaluate how effectively healthcare providers can identify patients who would benefit from community-based PA programs. The study will involve collaboration between healthcare clinics and community organizations to ensure patients receive tailored exercise prescriptions and support. Through this initiative, the research seeks to overcome existing barriers to implementing PA referrals in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for patients by increasing their access to physical activity programs that are essential for managing chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives have shown promise in integrating physical activity into healthcare, suggesting that this approach could be effective in improving patient engagement and health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Trilk, Jennifer Lee — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Trilk, Jennifer Lee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.