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NCT Number: NCT02190136

Yoga Improves Aerobic Fitness, Glycemia and Mood State and Reduces Abdominal Obesity

Stretching and flexibility exercise such as yoga and functional resistance exercise are two forms of exercise that are growing in popularity. However, they have not been scientifically tested to demonstrate their ability to improve body composition, fitness, heart and metabolic health, and mood state in overweight/obese women. The investigators hypothesize that during an 11 week intervention, both forms of exercise will improve body composition, heart and metabolic health and mood state.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Human Nutrition and Metabolism Laboratory

Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866, United States

About this study

This study was a 11 week protein-rich whole food diet and exercise training intervention in middle aged overweight/obese women. Subjects were randomized into 3 groups: Protein-rich whole food only consumed as 20-25 grams per serving 4-6 per day (P); protein and resistance exercise training (R); and protein and stretching/yoga exercise training (S). All outcomes, including the primary outcomes of body composition and cardiometabolic biomarkers were measured at baseline (week 0) and post-intervention (week 12) in all study subjects.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • obese or overweight women
  • between ages 25-60 and
  • otherwise healthy

Exclusion criteria

  • smokers,
  • habitual exercisers

Treatment and study plan

Protein whole foods

Other

Protein-rich whole foods consumed at 20-30 grams of protein at each of 4-6 meals per day

Protein Resistance Exercise Training

Other

Protein rich whole foods diet and resistance training 3 times per week for 11 weeks

Protein Stretching/Yoga Training

Other

Protein-rich whole foods diet of 20-30 grams of protein at each of 4-6 meals per day with stretching/yoga training 3 times per week for 11 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Total and Regional Body Composition

    Time frame: baseline and 11 weeks

    Total and regional body composition was assessed by dual energy xray absorptiometry (DXA) at baseline and 11 weeks in all subjects

Secondary outcomes

  1. Aerobic Fitness

    Time frame: baseline and 11 weeks

    VO2 max was assessed in each subject at baseline and 11 weeks

Other outcomes

  1. Plasma Biomarkers

    Time frame: baseline and 11 weeks

    Insulin, glucose, and leptin was assessed in each subject at baseline and 11 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Skidmore College

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Yoga Improves Aerobic Fitness, Glycemia and Mood State and Reduces Abdominal Obesity in Overweight Women: The PRISE Study

Acronym: PRISE

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jul 15, 2014
Registry last updated
Jul 15, 2014

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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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