Effects of a Short-term Aerobic Interval Exercise Program on Cardiac Fat and Function in Women With Obesity: A Pilot Study

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville1 site in 1 countryMarch 16, 2021

ConditionsObesity

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Obesity
Sponsor: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Changes in Cardiac Function
Status: Withdrawn
Last Updated: 4 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The overall goal of this project is to the study the effects of an aerobic interval training program on cardiac fat, and its relationship to cardiac function using cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

March 16, 2021

End Date

April 16, 2021

Last Updated

4 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Maria Fernandez Del Valle

Principal Investigator

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•females, age 18-40 years old, body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 and \< 39.9 kg/m2, without known metabolic and/or cardiovascular disease

Exclusion Criteria

•known CV, metabolic or pulmonary diseases or conditions, muscular-skeletal injuries (i.e. spine, knees, hips or shoulders, taking medications that affect endocrine or cardiovascular function, hypertension, being engaged in moderate intensity exercise more than two times per week or moderate-high intensity training of any type and frequency, being pregnant, cigarette smoking, having non-removable pieces or devices incompatible with DXA and CMR assessment

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes in Cardiac Function

Time Frame: 2 assessment points: at baseline and week 5

Cardiac Function will be measured using cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Changes in Cardiac Adipose Tissue (CAT)

Time Frame: 2 assessment points: at baseline and week 5

CAT will be measured using cardiac Magnetic Resonance

Secondary Outcomes

Changes in Body Composition(2 assessment points: at baseline and week 5)
Changes in Blood Pressure(2 assessment points: at baseline and week 5)
Changes in Cardiorespiratory Function(2 assessment points: at baseline and week 5)
Changes in Muscular Strength(2 assessment points: at baseline and week 5)