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Abstract
Background and aim
Alcohol use disorder is a widespread problem in Denmark and has severe impacts on health and quality of life of each individual. The clinical treatment of alcohol use disorder involves evidence-based knowledge on medical treatment, physical training, and psychological management. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of physical exercise on alcohol intake, cardio-respiratory fitness and socio-psychological outcomes.
Methods and design
The study is a randomized controlled trial with three arms: (A) Standard treatment alone, (B) Standard treatment and physical exercise in groups, or (C) Standard treatment and physical exercise on an individual basis. The patients will fill a questionnaire and they will be tested at baseline, and after 6 and 12 months.
Results
At the end of March 2014 we expect to analyse the first baseline data and follow up data. Here, we will present the study and inform about the first preliminary results.
Perspectives
If this study detects a positive relationship between exercise as a supplement to alcohol treatment and patients’ alcohol intake, quality of life, fitness, well-being, anxiety, depression and interpersonal problems, it will be recommended to implement exercise as an offer to users of the outpatient clinic in the future.
Alcohol use disorder is a widespread problem in Denmark and has severe impacts on health and quality of life of each individual. The clinical treatment of alcohol use disorder involves evidence-based knowledge on medical treatment, physical training, and psychological management. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of physical exercise on alcohol intake, cardio-respiratory fitness and socio-psychological outcomes.
Methods and design
The study is a randomized controlled trial with three arms: (A) Standard treatment alone, (B) Standard treatment and physical exercise in groups, or (C) Standard treatment and physical exercise on an individual basis. The patients will fill a questionnaire and they will be tested at baseline, and after 6 and 12 months.
Results
At the end of March 2014 we expect to analyse the first baseline data and follow up data. Here, we will present the study and inform about the first preliminary results.
Perspectives
If this study detects a positive relationship between exercise as a supplement to alcohol treatment and patients’ alcohol intake, quality of life, fitness, well-being, anxiety, depression and interpersonal problems, it will be recommended to implement exercise as an offer to users of the outpatient clinic in the future.
Original language | English |
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Publication date | 18. May 2014 |
Publication status | Published - 18. May 2014 |
Event | European Association of Substance Abuse Research : Conference - Luneburg, Germany Duration: 15. May 2014 → 18. May 2014 Conference number: 17 |
Conference
Conference | European Association of Substance Abuse Research |
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Number | 17 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Luneburg |
Period | 15/05/2014 → 18/05/2014 |
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Healthy Lifestyle
Roessler, K. K. (PI), Bilberg, R. (Co-PI), Sari, S. (PhD student), Jensen, K. (Project participant) & Mau, M. (Project participant)
01/01/2014 → 31/12/2018
Project: Research