Resistance Training for Obesity in Postmenopausal Women
Exercise Training and Fat Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Postmenopausal Symptoms
Obesity
Prediabetic State
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 75
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Florida State University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for postmenopausal women who are obese and have prediabetes. Participants will engage in resistance training to see if it helps improve fat metabolism and prevent type 2 diabetes.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a woman
- I am aged 50 to 75 years
- I am obese with a BMI between 30 and 50
- I have prediabetes
- I am sedentary and do not exercise regularly
- I do not smoke
- I have not taken hormone replacement therapy in the last two years
You may not be able to join if
- I do resistance or endurance training for more than 20 minutes, 2 days a week
- My resting blood pressure is above 140/90 mmHg
- I have type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- I have a medical condition where exercise is not recommended
- I have or have had cancer, heart disease, or breathing problems
- I have uncontrolled thyroid, liver, or kidney issues
- I take medications that affect how my body processes fats
- I have a musculoskeletal problem that prevents me from exercising
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Adipose tissue turnover plays a critical role in body weight maintenance, and obesity is underscored by the dysregulated balance between fat breakdown and synthesis. Although there are clear health-related benefits of physical activity, little is known about how resistance exercise, as opposed to endurance exercise, can reduce the risk of metabolic disorders, particularly in women. The goal of the…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Women
* Postmenopausal (50-75 yrs.)
* Obese (BMI 30-50 kg/m2)
* Prediabetes (HbA1c 5.7 - 6.4% or fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dL, or 2hr OGTT blood glucose 140 to 199 mg/dL)
* Sedentary (not performing purposeful exercise training more than 20 minutes per day twice a we…
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