Examining health inequalities, their patterns, and causes in Thessaly
Assessment of Lifestyle Parameters and Biomarkers of Biochemistry and Physiology to Address Health Inequalities: An Exploratory Cohort Study
University of Thessaly · NCT07558187
This project will see if differences in social conditions, physical activity, and access to care explain health gaps among adults in Thessaly, including people with chronic diseases, those treated for opioid use, and incarcerated individuals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly (other) |
| Locations | 5 sites (Larissa and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT07558187 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational, population-based effort in the Region of Thessaly that compares demographic, behavioral, and clinical indicators across adults in the general population, patients with non-communicable diseases, people on methadone or buprenorphine, and incarcerated individuals. Data collection combines questionnaires on physical activity, alcohol use, quality of life, and heroin craving with measured data such as BMI and review of medical records. Recruitment and data capture occur at General Hospital of Larissa, General Hospital of Trikala, EOPAE clinics, and correctional facilities. Analyses will describe patterns of inequality and use multivariable models to identify social, environmental, and individual determinants linked to worse outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults over 18 who live in rural or urban areas of the Region of Thessaly, including healthy individuals, people with non-communicable diseases, those receiving methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, and incarcerated individuals are eligible.
Not a fit: Minors (under 18), people with communicable diseases, and those living outside the Thessaly region are not eligible and therefore will not directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide local public-health policies and programs to reduce gaps in care and improve health for vulnerable groups in Thessaly.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational studies have linked social determinants and physical activity to health disparities and have informed policy, though direct intervention trials based on these data remain limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\>18 years of age) * All healthy individuals who reside in rural and urban areas * All patients with non-communicable diseases who reside in rural and urban areas * Patients with opioid use disorders under medication for addiction treatment with methadone and buprenorphine * Individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities Exclusion Criteria: * Minors (\<18 years of age) * Individuals with communicable diseases
Where this trial is running
Larissa and 4 other locations
- General Hospital of Larissa — Larissa, Greece (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Health structures in the Region of Thessaly — Larissa, Greece (RECRUITING)
- National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions (EOPAE) — Larissa, Greece (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- General Hospital of Trikala — Trikala, Greece (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions (EOPAE), Trikala — Trikala, Greece (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aristidis S Veskoukis, Associate Professor
- Email: veskoukis@uth.gr
- Phone: 2431047114
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Non-communicable Diseases, Addiction to Opioids, Incarceration, Opioid-use Disorders, Health inequalities, Physical activity/exercise, Demographics, Quality of life