Trial Outcomes & Findings for Multimodel Exercise and Weight Loss in Older Obese Veterans With Dysmobility (NCT NCT02806336)

NCT ID: NCT02806336

Last Updated: 2025-04-09

Results Overview

Distance walked during the 6 minute walking test

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

20 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6 months

Results posted on

2025-04-09

Participant Flow

Subjects were excluded from the study before assignment to groups due to the corona virus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic and associated research activity shut down.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Overall Study
STARTED
9
11
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
9

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Overall Study
Physician Decision
1
0
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
4
Overall Study
COVID-19 research shut down
3
4
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Multimodel Exercise and Weight Loss in Older Obese Veterans With Dysmobility

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=11 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Total
n=20 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
17 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
70.44 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.50 • n=99 Participants
71.73 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.37 • n=107 Participants
71.15 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.78 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
18 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=99 Participants
11 Participants
n=107 Participants
20 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
9 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
7 Participants
n=107 Participants
11 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 Participants
n=99 Participants
11 Participants
n=107 Participants
20 Participants
n=206 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2)
37.72 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.84 • n=99 Participants
36.65 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.02 • n=107 Participants
37.18 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.82 • n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: There may have been certain circumstances in which the Principal Investigator or clinical investigative team chose not to perform some of the research procedures or there may have been unforeseen problems with data collection.

Distance walked during the 6 minute walking test

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in 6 Minute Walk Distance
1137 feet
Standard Deviation 328
1195 feet
Standard Deviation 425

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Population: There were certain circumstances in which the Principal Investigator or clinical investigative team chose not to perform some of the research procedures.

6 minute walk with submaximal assessment of oxygen uptake as a measure of fitness.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in 6 Minute Walk With Oxygen Uptake (VO2) Measurement
13.46 ml/kg/min
Standard Deviation 4.04
15.01 ml/kg/min
Standard Deviation 3.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 6 months

Population: There may have been certain circumstances in which the Principal Investigator or clinical investigative team chose not to perform some of the research procedures or there may have been unforeseen problems with data collection.

The DXA scan provides information about the body composition including total body fat, and lean muscle mass

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=6 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in Lean Mass as Assessed by Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Scan
Baseline
64185 grams
Standard Deviation 15175.8
66642.5 grams
Standard Deviation 4653.3
Change in Lean Mass as Assessed by Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Scan
6 months
63251 grams
Standard Deviation 14811.1
69376.5 grams
Standard Deviation 4599.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Gait biomechanics as assessed by walking mechanics on the gait rite mat. Scale range 0 - 24 with higher scores indicating better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=9 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in Gait Biomechanics
16.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 6
20.3 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 3 months

Population: There may have been certain circumstances in which the Principal Investigator or clinical investigative team chose not to perform some of the research procedures or there may have been unforeseen problems with data collection.

overall short physical performance battery score. Scale range 0 - 12 with higher scores indicating better possible function.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in Short Physical Performance Battery
Baseline
9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2
9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3
Change in Short Physical Performance Battery
3 months
10 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2
11 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 3 months

Population: There may have been certain circumstances in which the Principal Investigator or clinical investigative team chose not to perform some of the research procedures or there may have been unforeseen problems with data collection.

Dynamic test of balance involving change in stepping direction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in Four Square Step Test
3 months
10.67 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.63
11.69 seconds
Standard Deviation 4.14
Change in Four Square Step Test
Baseline
12.58 seconds
Standard Deviation 3.06
17.68 seconds
Standard Deviation 6.40

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 3 months

Population: There may have been certain circumstances in which the Principal Investigator or clinical investigative team chose not to perform some of the research procedures or there may have been unforeseen problems with data collection.

Time to get up from a chair and walk around a cone 8 feet away and sit back down, representing agility.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=7 Participants
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Change in 8 Foot up and go
Baseline
9.00 seconds
Standard Deviation 2.61
10.24 seconds
Standard Deviation 3.12
Change in 8 Foot up and go
3 months
9.78 seconds
Standard Deviation 2.82
8.33 seconds
Standard Deviation 2.34

Adverse Events

Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Multi Modal Balance Training Only

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Multi Modal Balance Training & Weight Loss
n=9 participants at risk
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Weekly nutrition sessions for individual dietary recommendations designed to produce about a 10% weight loss over the first six months of the study. Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises Weight Loss: Nutritional counseling to achieve 500 kcal standard hypocaloric diet
Multi Modal Balance Training Only
n=11 participants at risk
Supervised exercise 3 times per week for about 1 hour. The classes will consist of a group balance class (about 30 minutes), a supervised obstacle course (about 10 minutes), and lower body and core body strength exercises (about 20 minutes). Multi Modal Balance Training: Group balance class, obstacle course, strengthening exercises
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Fall
44.4%
4/9 • Number of events 4 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 6 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
0.00%
0/11 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
General disorders
Car accident
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
0.00%
0/11 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Right knee swelling
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
0.00%
0/11 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
0.00%
0/11 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back/hip pain
0.00%
0/9 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
18.2%
2/11 • Number of events 2 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Cardiac disorders
Hypotension
0.00%
0/9 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching
0.00%
0/9 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction
0.00%
0/9 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Hypoglycemia
0.00%
0/9 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • Up to 2 years
The definitions of adverse events and serious adverse events does not differ from the clinical trials definitions.

Additional Information

Dr. Leslie Katzel

Baltimore VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

Phone: 4106057248

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place