Physical activity program for patients with chronic illnesses

"Sport on Prescription" in Primary Care for Patients With Long-term Illnesses: From General Practitioners' Prescriptions to the "Maison Sport Santé" System for Adapted Physical Activity

NA · Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer · NCT05437978

This study tests if a special physical activity program can help people with long-term illnesses in France feel better and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment158 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer (other)
Locations1 site (Toulon, Var)
Trial IDNCT05437978 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the 'Cap Sport Santé 83' program, which allows general practitioners in France to prescribe adapted physical activity (APA) to patients with long-term illnesses. The program aims to help these patients engage in regular physical activity tailored to their specific health conditions. By implementing a rigorous scientific methodology, the study seeks to assess how this initiative can improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic diseases. The program is part of a broader effort to combat low physical activity levels among French adults.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over with long-term or chronic illnesses, or those at risk due to conditions like hypertension or obesity.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to physical activity or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by promoting regular physical activity.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar approaches to prescribing physical activity for chronic disease management.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with a long-term illness of any type, or a chronic illness, or risk factors (such as hypertension or obesity), or persons with decreasing independance and a stabilised clinical condition
* Aged 18 years old or over
* Able to express his/her consent prior to participation in the study
* Understanding french language
* Affiliated to or beneficiary of a social security regimen

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with a contraindication to physical activity
* Pregnant women
* Patient under judicial protection (guardianship, curatorship...) or safeguard of justice
* Any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives

Where this trial is running

Toulon, Var

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Chronic Illness, Chronic disease, Adapted Physical Activity, Prescription, Quality of life

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.