Lifestyle Intervention to Improve Muscle Function in Older Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Body Composition
Physical Function
Energy Balance
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this randomized controlled two-arm trial is to determine the effect of a diet and exercise intervention for 12 weeks on body composition, muscle function, and energy balance in 80 adults aged 50 years and over with obesity and insulin resistance. The main questions the trial aims to answer are: Will 12 weeks of a structured nutrition plan + exercise reduce fat mass, improve muscle func…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age \> 50 years.
2. Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2.
3. Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance ≥ 3.
4. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) \> 25.
5. Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15) \< 9.
6. Sedentary (less than 90 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous acti…
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