A course to improve wellbeing and mental health

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project evaluates the 5 Ways to Wellbeing course, designed to enhance wellbeing and support individuals facing health challenges in Norway. The course targets individuals with, or at high risk of, chronic diseases and aims to promote health behavior changes and coping strategies. Participants will be recruited from Healthy Life Centres and NAV centres, with a total of 500 individuals expected to enroll. The study will compare the effects of the course against control groups using quantitative methods to assess its impact on wellbeing and cost-effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* individuals with, or at high risk of disease, who need support in health behaviour change and in coping with health problems and chronic disease.
* individuals on sick leave, work assessment allowance (AAP) and disability pension

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe mental illhealth
* impaired cognitive functioning

Where it's running

• Norwegian Institute of Public Health
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Maja ME Eilertsen, MD
• Email: maja.eilertsen@fhi.no
• Phone: +47 95895434

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.