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.
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At a Glance
Age
50 – 75
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Florida State University · Other
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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…
Contacts

Robert C Hickner, PhD

850-644-1375

rhickner@fsu.edu

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Michael J Ormsbee, PhD

850-644-2194

mormsbee@fsu.edu

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