๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-09-15

Evaluating the Impact of Focused Muscle Contraction Therapy in U.S. Veterans (NCT05094297)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This research study is being done to investigate if the GH Method exercise program positively affects body composition, improves physical abilities and can improve the overall sense of wellbeing (e.g. depression, PTSD, etc.) in U.S. Veterans. Subjects will be asked to complete 94 total visits (four (4) study testing visits and 90 exercise visits). Enrolled subjects will be tested for fitness, strength, and health risk factors at UIC 4 times and will complete 90 exercise training visits at the GH FITLab over the next 18 months. Subjects will also be asked to complete questionnaires about depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms and thoughts about harming oneself.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Investigate the effects of an exercise intervention on U.S. Veterans. (BEHAVIORAL)

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Illinois at Chicago โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 996-4706

Email: isanti@uic.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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