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NCT03137329 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Surgical vs. Lifestyle in Obese Older Adults
A NA study, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2
- Enrollment target
NCT03137329: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
NCT03137329 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 2 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03137329, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The study aims are 1. to demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting and enrolling 10 subjects aged 55-75 planning to undergo sleeve gastrectomy and enrolling 10-20 (1-2 per surgical patient) matched subjects to the described intensive lifestyle intervention. 2. to collect preliminary data on the comparative effectiveness of the two interventions on physical function, weight loss, body composition, bone density and QOL.
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome will be change in physical function as measured change in score on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) between the two groups at 6 months and 12 months. Secondary physical function outcomes includes change in performance on the Timed 400m walk and the sum of the one-repetition maximal weight subjects are able to lift in the biceps curl, bench press, seated row, knee extension and flexion, and leg press.\[
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Exercise program
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Nutrition
- PROCEDURE WLS
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-07-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-06-28 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03137329 stopped before completion
NCT03137329 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 2 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Exercise program is the first listed.
NCT03137329 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03137329 about?
NCT03137329 is a clinical study titled "Surgical vs. Lifestyle in Obese Older Adults". The study aims are 1. to demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting and enrolling 10 subjects aged 55-75 planning to undergo sleeve gastrectomy and enrolling 10-20 (1-2 per surgical patient) matched subjects to the described intensive lifestyle intervention. 2. to collect preliminary data on the com...
What is the current status of trial NCT03137329?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2 participants. The study started on 2016-07-01. Estimated completion is 2019-06-28.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03137329?
The interventions under investigation include: Exercise program (BEHAVIORAL), Nutrition (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), WLS (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03137329?
This trial is sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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