Physical Activity and Health for People in Jail
Physical Opportunities and Health Impacts While Incarcerated
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY · NIH-11111319
This project looks at how physical activity opportunities in jail affect the health of people while they are incarcerated and after they are released.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FLAGSTAFF, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11111319 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people in jail face a higher risk of chronic health problems, mental health issues, and drug dependence. Physical activity is known to help improve these health outcomes, even with short bursts of exercise. However, we don't know much about the types of physical activity opportunities available in jails or how these opportunities truly impact health. This work aims to understand the physical activity options in an Arizona county jail and see how they influence health both during and after incarceration.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would be individuals currently or previously incarcerated in an Arizona county jail.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently or have never been incarcerated, or those outside the specific Arizona county jail system, would not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better health outcomes for incarcerated individuals by identifying effective ways to promote physical activity.
How similar studies have performed: There is currently little research on how physical activity opportunities in jails specifically impact health, making this a novel area of focus.
Where this research is happening
FLAGSTAFF, UNITED STATES
- NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY — FLAGSTAFF, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CAMPLAIN, RICKY — NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CAMPLAIN, RICKY
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 below.
Conditions: Chronic Disease