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title: Project HEART for Women
description: Project HEART is a lifestyle physical activity research program for women between 18-65 years of age who are in treatment for alcohol use.
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# Project HEART for Women

### This study is now closed.

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Project HEART is a lifestyle physical activity research program for women between 18-65 years of age who are in treatment for alcohol use.

##### Participation in this study includes:

- Baseline and Follow-up Questionnaires and Interviews at Butler Hospital
- Brief Fitness Assessments at Butler Hospital
- Wearing a Fitbit
- Answering Daily Prompts on your Smartphone
- 6 Brief Phone Sessions with Study Staff

Study participation will last one year.

##### Frequently Asked Questions

###### What type of alcohol treatment do I need to be in to be considered for this study?

- Taking Medication for alcohol use (e.g., Naltrexone, Disulfiram/Antabuse) prescribed by your primary care physician or mental health professional
- Attending Outpatient Therapy appointments for alcohol use
- Current or recent Day Hospital Program for alcohol use treatment
- Current or recent Outpatient Hospital Program for alcohol use treatment
- Recent Inpatient Hospitalization for alcohol use treatment

###### **How much time is involved?**

 To determine initial eligibility, study staff will ask you a series of screening questions. If you meet study criteria, you will engage in a baseline/recruitment appointment, which will take between 1-2 hours. During the 3-month study intervention, you will be asked to wear a Fitbit and answer daily questions on your smartphone. You will spend anywhere between 2-15 minutes per day answering questions. There are 5 follow-up assessments over the course of 1 year, which will take up to 1 hour each. 

###### Does participation in this study cost anything?

 No. You will be compensated up to $1150 for full participation. The Fitbit device is also yours to keep.

###### Contact Us

 Contact the Project HEART team to learn more about the study and see if you’re eligible!  
[401-487-0093](tel:+401-487-0093)

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**Recruitment Status**  
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