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At a Glance
Age
55 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older Veterans who are overweight and have low muscle strength. Participants will join a virtual exercise program and receive health education to help reduce their risk of falling and improve their daily activity.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am a Veteran
I am 55 years or older
I have a VA primary care provider
I am enrolled in the VA Maryland Health Care System
I have a body mass index between 30 and 40
I am showing signs of low muscle strength
You may not be able to join if
I have poorly controlled hypertension
I use home oxygen
I have conditions that prevent me from exercising
I have significant cognitive impairment
I have other medical conditions that my doctors say exclude me
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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Falls are a major health risk for older Veterans, especially those with both obesity and low muscle mass or strength (sarcopenia), which together increase the chances of falling and losing independence. Many older Veterans have difficulty staying active and often lack information about how to safely exercise. While current guidelines focus mostly on weight loss, losing weight alone can weaken musc…
Falls are a major health risk for older Veterans, especially those with both obesity and low muscle mass or strength (sarcopenia), which together increase the chances of falling and losing independence. Many older Veterans have difficulty staying active and often lack information about how to safely exercise. While current guidelines focus mostly on weight loss, losing weight alone can weaken muscles and bones, which may actually raise the risk of falls and injuries. This study is testing the benefits of a virtual group exercise program combined with health education. The goal is to find out if exercise combined with health education is better at lowering fall risk and improving daily activity than health education alone for Veterans with obesity and signs of sarcopenia.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Veteran status
* 55 years or older
* VA primary care provider
* Enrolled in the VA Maryland Health Care System for health care
* Body mass index between and including 30 - 40 kg/m\^2
* Showing signs of sarcopenia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Poorly controlled hypertensin
* Home oxy…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Veteran status
* 55 years or older
* VA primary care provider
* Enrolled in the VA Maryland Health Care System for health care
* Body mass index between and including 30 - 40 kg/m\^2
* Showing signs of sarcopenia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Poorly controlled hypertensin
* Home oxygen use
* Contraindications to exercise or resistance exercise
* Significant cognitive impairment
* Other medical condition precluding patient participation in this study per the medical judgement of the study team
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