Strength Training Response of Muscle in GLP-1 Users
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Muscle Mass
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
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 30 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Other
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About This Trial
GLP-1 medication is being prescribed for weight loss. However, GLP-1 medication may adversely affect muscle mass and muscle function. Moreover, any loss of muscle mass or muscle function with GLP-1 treatment may impair balance and increase fall risk. This is a particular concern among older adults already susceptible to the common muscle strength and muscle function loss with age, yet there is lit…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age, 50y+
* Be taking GLP-1 medicine (Weygovy or Zepbound) for 1 month or less
* Weight \<300 lb
* Pass a health and exercise readiness screening
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \<50
* Weight \>300 lb
* Osteoporosis
* Active metabolic, neoplastic, or cardiovascular disease
* Unabl…
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