Healthy Aging Through Movement (HELM)
Opioid Use Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Opioid Use Disorder focused on measuring Pain, Exercise
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adults must be aged 21-64 years old Currently enrolled in OMT (opioid maintenance treatment) or present with at least mild opioid use disorder (endorses at least 2 DSM-V criteria for OUD within a 12-month period), Insufficiently physically active (defined as exercising < 20 minutes 3 times/week Able to understand and speak English Have a body mass index 18.5-40 kg/m^2 Willing and able to visit research center up to one time time/week for 12 weeks Participants will undergo a supervised maximal exercise test and physical exam by medical supervisor to be cleared for participation. Exclusion Criteria: Participants must not have heart disease, or had a stroke, uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid condition an eating disorder An uncontrolled major psychiatric condition (e.g., schizophrenia; conditions that are well-controlled, however [e.g., anxiety controlled through therapy] will not be exclusionary), or other medical condition(s) that contraindicate exercise; and may not be participating in a structured exercise training or weight loss program. Participants cannot be pregnant; pregnancy is exclusionary One individual per household may enroll.
Sites / Locations
- University of FloridaRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Supervised Exercise Intervention
Participants will be asked to complete 3 walking sessions per week for 12 weeks. We will ask them to complete at least 1 of these sessions in-person on-site and they will be given the option to complete up to 2 walking sessions per week off-site. Exercise training on-site will be performed on an indoor walking path, 50 min/session (plus 5 min. for each warm-up and cool down).