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University of Pittsburgh |
Information provided by: | University of Pittsburgh |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00714506 |
This research study will assess the effects of two different programs on weight, body composition, mobility and improved health. Measures of health will include functional abilities, and physical performance. The 2 programs being tested will be provided the same physical activity program which will include aerobic activity and resistance (weight) training. The intervention study will last up to 1 year with follow-up at 6 months and yearly phone calls thereafter.
Condition | Intervention |
Functional Disability Obesity Physical Inactivity |
Behavioral: Diet and physical activity Other: Activity control |
MedlinePlus related topics: | Obesity Weight Control |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Prevention, Randomized, Double Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Active Control, Single Group Assignment |
Official Title: | Effects of a Weight Reduction and Lifestyle Program in Older Adults |
Estimated Enrollment: | 60 |
Study Start Date: | March 2008 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 65 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Alice Valoski, MS, RD | 412 624 3139 | valoskia@edc.pitt.edu |
Contact: Nancy W Glynn, PhD | 412 383 1309 | glynnn@edc.pitt.edu |
United States, Pennsylvania | |||||
McKeesport Hospital - Kelly Building | Recruiting | ||||
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States, 15132 | |||||
Contact: Alice Valoski, MS, RD 412-383-3139 valoskia@edc.pitt.edu | |||||
Contact: Nancy W Glynn, PhD 412 383 1309 glynnn@edc.pitt.edu | |||||
Principal Investigator: Anne B Newman, MD, MPH |
University of Pittsburgh |
Principal Investigator: | Anne B Newman, MD, MPH | University of Pittsburgh |
Responsible Party: | University of Pittsburgh ( Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH ) |
Study ID Numbers: | PRO07040024 |
First Received: | July 9, 2008 |
Last Updated: | July 9, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00714506 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
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