Weight Loss Program for Obese Veterans with Post-COVID Symptoms
Modifying Adiposity Through Behavioral Strategies to Improve COVID-19 Rehabilitation
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Post-COVID Conditions
Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- Up to 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 150 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for U.S. Veterans who are obese and have experienced COVID-19 symptoms for at least 4 weeks. Participants will follow a weight loss program that includes diet changes and exercise to see if it helps improve their health and recovery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am a U.S. Veteran
- I have had COVID-19 more than 90 days ago or I have symptoms for over 4 weeks
- My Body Mass Index is between 30 and 50 kg/m2
You may not be able to join if
- I have a condition that limits my ability to participate in physical activities
- I have an active illness, including COVID-19 or any serious infectious disease
- I have uncontrolled diabetes or use insulin
- I have lost more than 5 kg in the past month
- I have a history of alcohol or drug abuse
- I am taking anti-coagulant medication
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
The research in this VA Merit will examine the effects of obesity and Post-COVID Conditions (PCC) on physical functioning, health-related quality of life, and adipose tissue inflammatory and cellular senescence profiles in older Veterans. Further, it will evaluate whether a weight loss intervention, including dietary modification and exercise, in obese Veterans with and without PCC will reduce sys…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. U.S. Veteran
2. Self-reported COVID-19 naïve or COVID-19 \> 90 days ago for lean and obese PCC naïve or documented COVID-19 for the lean and obese PCC groups (At least one PCC symptom \>4 weeks)
3. Body Mass Index: 19-25 or 30-50 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Neurologic, mus…
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