Examining health inequalities, their patterns, and causes in Thessaly
Official title: Assessment of Lifestyle Parameters and Biomarkers of Biochemistry and Physiology to Address Health Inequalities: An Exploratory Cohort Study
Run by University of Thessaly · NCT07558187 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Larissa and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | April 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07558187 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Health structures in the Region of Thessaly
Larissa, Greece Recruiting -
General Hospital of Larissa
Larissa, Greece Not yet 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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.