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Effects of a Weight Reduction and Lifestyle Program in Older Adults

NCT00714506 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2016-01-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This research study will assess the effects of two different programs on weight, body composition, mobility and improved health. Measures of health will include functional abilities, and physical performance. The 2 programs being tested will be provided the same physical activity program which will include aerobic activity and resistance (weight) training. The intervention study will last up to 1 year with follow-up at 6 months and yearly phone calls thereafter.

Conditions

  • Functional Disability
  • Obesity
  • Physical Inactivity

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Diet and physical activity

lifestyle weight reduction - low fat eating, low calorie and physical activity

OTHER

Physical activity control

physical activity plus successful aging health education

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anne B Newman, MD, MPH · University of Pittsburgh

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-03-31
Primary Completion
2009-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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