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Resistance Training and Metabolic Syndrome

NCT02918448 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 53

Last updated 2016-09-29

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Summary

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multicomponent disorder closely linked to low grade inflammation, and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 12-week resistance training (RT) program on body composition, risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS), and inflammatory biomarkers in older adult women

Conditions

  • Metabolic Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Training group

The investigation was carried out over a period of 18 weeks, with 12 weeks dedicated to the RT program and 6 weeks allocated for measurements. Anthropometric, one repetition maximum tests (1RM), body composition, blood pressure (BP), dietary intake and blood sample measurements were performed in weeks 1-3, and 16-18. A supervised progressive RT program was performed between weeks 4-15 by the training group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Universidade Estadual de Londrina

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-03-31
Primary Completion
2015-07-31
Completion
2016-03-31

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