Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults

This study examines the effects of weight loss and aerobic exercise training on sugar metabolism and other risk factors for heart disease in obese older individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Metabolic Syndrome X Behavior Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Metabolic Syndrome Motor Activity Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

50 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

VA Maryland Health Care System

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age > 50 years,
Body mass index (BMI) > 27kg/m(2),
No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,
Sedentary

Treatment and study plan

Weight Loss

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fed

Registry information

Official study title

5449 Genetics, Weight Loss and Glucose Metabolism in Older Obese Men

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Study completion: 2006
First posted: Apr 15, 2005
Registry last updated: Jan 21, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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