Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults

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Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on 2006-12-08
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Condition(s) treated: Metabolic Syndrome X

Intervention: Weight Loss (Behavior)

Enrollment status: Recruiting

Sponsor: Department of Veterans Affairs

Summary

This study examines the effects of weight loss and aerobic exercise training on sugar metabolism and other risk factors for heart disease in obese older individuals.

Clinical Details

Official title: 5449 Genetics, Weight Loss and Glucose Metabolism in Older Obese Men

Study design: Interventional, Diagnostic, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study

Eligibility

Minimum eligible age: 50 Years. Eligible gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:
- Age > 50 years,

- Body mass index (BMI) > 27kg/m(2),

- No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,

- Sedentary

Locations and Contact Information

VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States; Recruiting
David E Johnson, Ph.D., Phone: 410-605-7130, Email: dejohnso@umaryland.edu
Alice Ryan, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Leslie Katzel, M.D., Ph.D., Sub-Investigator

Additional Information

Start date: April 2003
End date: March 2006
Last updated: June 23, 2005

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