CompletedNCT03810755

EfiKroniK Research Program: Physical Exercise for People With Chronic Pathologies

This study is completed. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists study information in Spain.

SchizophreniaOtherFrom 18 Years to 75 Years

In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to understand what helps smoking support or smoking-related treatment work in everyday practice, not just under ideal conditions. Researchers are trying to understand whether smoking support or smoking-related treatment can better support energy, concentration, and everyday functioning. For people living with Schizophrenia, being understood earlier and more clearly can shape the whole care journey. If the findings are useful, they could help shape larger studies and better designed support in the future. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Primary care research unit of Bizkaia in Bilbao. Participation appears to involve questionnaires, interviews, or regular check-ins about day-to-day experience. The main fit is usually having a stable enough treatment background for the study and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include other factors that could make participation unsuitable and safety concerns that need urgent care first. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Public study data

Key study information

Condition: Neoplasms; Schizophrenia; COPD; Physical Activity; Quality of Life; Primary Care
Study status: Completed
Sponsor / lead affiliation: Basque Health Service
Location / country: Spain
Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov

Why this study may matter

This study may matter because it adds public evidence around schizophrenia. HopeStage presents it as a starting point for understanding the study, checking the official source, and preparing questions with a care team.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record

Need help deciding?

Ask HopeStage to review this study with me

This form records your interest so HopeStage can follow up with practical guidance. It is not a medical eligibility decision and it does not guarantee a study spot.

Study reference: NCT03810755. We only ask for your email here. HopeStage can help you review the study, but this is not a medical eligibility decision.

In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in Spain.

Important

Not medical advice

Information from public sources. Are you the study sponsor? Contact us to update this page: hi@hopestage.com

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Sponsor: Basque Health Service
Sponsor type: Unknown or unclear
Main activity: behavioral or lifestyle intervention
Intervention: Not available
Time commitment: long follow-up or multiple visits
Study phase: Not available
Enrollment: Not available
Recruitment status: Completed
Source: Official registry link

FAQ

Questions about this study

What is EfiKroniK Research Program: Physical Exercise for People With Chronic Pathologies?

This study is exploring behavioral or lifestyle intervention for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed.

Who is behind this study, and what type of sponsor is it?

This study is sponsored by Basque Health Service. We could not clearly classify the sponsor type from the available data. Check the official source record to verify who is responsible for the study.

What does participation involve, what phase is it, and what should I ask about safety?

This study may involve behavioral or lifestyle intervention, study visits, and assessments. The time commitment is long follow-up or multiple visits. The study phase is not available in HopeStage data. Check the official source record to see whether a phase is listed. Enrollment is not available in HopeStage data. HopeStage cannot say whether a study is safe or right for you. Before joining, ask the research team about possible risks, time commitment, visits, side effects, compensation, safety monitoring, and whether participation may affect your current care.

Where can I verify the study details?

Use the official source record linked on this page to check the full study description, recruitment status, eligibility criteria, locations, sponsor information, phase, enrollment, contact details, and any listed risks or requirements.