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NCT01032733 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women

A Phase 2 study of Obesity and Sarcopenia, sponsored by University of Florida.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
34
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01032733 is a Phase 2 study of Obesity and Sarcopenia that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01032733, a Phase 2 study of Obesity and Sarcopenia, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
34 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who are overweight or obese and sedentary. However, the mechanisms by which weight change and exercise influence physical functioning and sarcopenia remain largely understudied. ions). In the WL+E group, participants attended a group-based weight management session plus three supervised exercise sessions each week throughout the entire study. During each exercise session, participants engaged in both aerobic activities (i.e., walking) and lower body resistance training of moderate intensity. The participants in the educational control group attended monthly health education lectures on topics relevant to older adults. It was hypothesized that participants assigned to the WL+E intervention would 1) lose a larger amount of weight, 2) improve their physical function levels, and 3) reduce levels of oxidative stress and inflammation to a greater degree than participants assigned to the Educational Control group. Outcomes are: 1) body weight, 2) walking speed (assessed by 400 meter walk test), 3) the Short Physical Performance Battery \[SPPB\], and 4) knee extension isokinetic strength. The objectives of this pilot study are fourfold: 1) to demonstrate the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of the proposed WL+E intervention in a sample of 40 sedentary, obese older adults with impaired physical functioning; 2) to examine the biological effects of the intervention on inflammatory processes, oxidative stress, apoptosis, sarcopenia, muscle and body composition, muscle strength, and functional performance; 3) to determine whether the expected beneficial effects of the WL+E intervention on physical functioning are mediated by changes in inflammation, apoptosis, and sarcopenia; and 4) to determine the effect size of the WL+E intervention on key outcome

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Lifestyle Counseling
  • OTHER Educational Control

Study Locations (1)

Florida

  • University of Florida - Gainesville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 34 participants
Start Date 2006-09
Est. Completion 2009-10
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Florida

1,106 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01032733

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01032733 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Lifestyle Counseling is the first listed.

NCT01032733 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01032733 about?

NCT01032733 is a clinical study titled "Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women". Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who are overweight or obese and sedentary. However, the mechanisms by which...

What is the current status of trial NCT01032733?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2006-09. Estimated completion is 2009-10.

What conditions does trial NCT01032733 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Sarcopenia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01032733?

The interventions under investigation include: Lifestyle Counseling (BEHAVIORAL), Educational Control (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01032733?

This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01032733 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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