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Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight Women

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Physical Activity
Behavior, Health
Nutritional and Metabolic Disease
Obesity
Lifestyle, Sedentary
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Weight Loss
Interventions
Behavioral: Lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months
Behavioral: Supervised exercise
Behavioral: Monthly behavioral sessions
Registration Number
NCT03823898
Lead Sponsor
Faculdade de Motricidade Humana
Brief Summary

The Exercise and Obesity Health Promotion (PESO) program is a randomized controlled trial designed to analyze the effects of a lifestyle intervention in weight management and health-related parameters of overweight and obese premenopausal women

Detailed Description

The PESO (Exercise and Obesity Health Promotion Program) is a program of weight control and exercise promotion for overweight and obese premenopausal women, developed by specialists in exercise, nutrition, and psychology, under medical supervision. It is a program that promotes the autonomy of the participants and the permanent modification of their habits and lifestyles, without the use of drugs or any other products, devices, or techniques of "slimming".

Participants in the PESO Program were able to enjoy a regular and multifaceted group program, aiming to increase knowledge about permanent body weight control, increased motivation and practice of physical activity and exercise, and improved habits food and nutrition. Increases in functional mobility, metabolic health, quality of life and the physical and mental well-being of the participants are central priorities of this Program.

The PESO Program was conducted in a university context and was led by teachers and researchers from the Faculty of Human Motors and other national and foreign institutions. The program is not for commercial purposes, it does not entail financial costs for the participants and it is involved in a wide range of scientific research projects, which have been recognized by individuals and external entities as relevant and of interest to the general population and the community in particular.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • older than 24 years,
  • be premenopausal and not currently pregnant,
  • BMI higher than 24.9 kg/m2,
  • free from major disease
Exclusion Criteria
  • Not meeting the inclusion criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control GroupLifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 monthsParticipants in this group received a lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months. From 4 to 16 months participants received no intervention
Monthly behavioral sessionsMonthly behavioral sessionsParticipants in this group received a lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months and then from 4 to 16 months participants were involved in non-supervised exercise group sessions with monthly behavioral sessions. The experimental intervention consisted of monthly behavioral sessions consisted of lifestyle interactive sessions took place monthly and covered and followed contents that were addressed during the first 4 months of the study
Supervised exerciseSupervised exerciseParticipants in this group received a lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months. From 4 to 16 months participants were involved in two supervised exercise sessions per week plus healthy lifestyle interactive sessions. The experimental intervention consisted of: a) monthly behavioral sessions consisted of lifestyle interactive sessions took place monthly and covered and followed contents that were addressed during the first 4 months of the study; b) The supervised exercise sessions were prescribed using an aerobic mode performed at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity during 45 minutes, twice a week, preferably during the weekends.
Supervised exerciseLifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 monthsParticipants in this group received a lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months. From 4 to 16 months participants were involved in two supervised exercise sessions per week plus healthy lifestyle interactive sessions. The experimental intervention consisted of: a) monthly behavioral sessions consisted of lifestyle interactive sessions took place monthly and covered and followed contents that were addressed during the first 4 months of the study; b) The supervised exercise sessions were prescribed using an aerobic mode performed at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity during 45 minutes, twice a week, preferably during the weekends.
Supervised exerciseMonthly behavioral sessionsParticipants in this group received a lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months. From 4 to 16 months participants were involved in two supervised exercise sessions per week plus healthy lifestyle interactive sessions. The experimental intervention consisted of: a) monthly behavioral sessions consisted of lifestyle interactive sessions took place monthly and covered and followed contents that were addressed during the first 4 months of the study; b) The supervised exercise sessions were prescribed using an aerobic mode performed at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity during 45 minutes, twice a week, preferably during the weekends.
Monthly behavioral sessionsLifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 monthsParticipants in this group received a lifestyle intervention from baseline to 4 months and then from 4 to 16 months participants were involved in non-supervised exercise group sessions with monthly behavioral sessions. The experimental intervention consisted of monthly behavioral sessions consisted of lifestyle interactive sessions took place monthly and covered and followed contents that were addressed during the first 4 months of the study
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body weight22 months

A scale (Seca, Hamburg, Germany) was used to assess body weight

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body height0 months

A scale (Seca, Hamburg, Germany) was used to determine body height

total and regional fat and fat-free mass16 months

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (pencil beam mode, QDR-1500 Hologic, United States) was used to assess changes in total and regional fat and fat-free mass.

Thigh Adipose Tissue16 months

Using the same scan parameters, contiguous 7-mm-thick cross-sectional images of both legs were obtained between the inferior ischial tuberosity and the superior border of the patella. Total/subcutaneous thigh Adipose tissue was measured by axial computerized tomography (Somaton Plus; Siemens, Germany).

Thigh Muscle Distribution16 months

Using the same scan parameters, contiguous 7-mm-thick cross-sectional images of both legs were obtained between the inferior ischial tuberosity and the superior border of the patella. Muscle tissue was measured by axial computerized tomography (Somaton Plus; Siemens, Germany).

Abdominal Adipose Tissue Distribution0 months

With the subjects supine and arms extended above their head, a single cross-sectional axial computerized tomography (Somaton Plus; Siemens, Germany) L4-L5 intervertebral space image was acquired to measure abdominal adipose tissue compartments

uric acid16 months

An enzymatic colorimetric method was used to determine uric acid

Abdominal Adipose Tissue Distribution Changes16 months

With the subjects supine and arms extended above their head, a single cross-sectional axial computerized tomography (Somaton Plus; Siemens, Germany) L4-L5 intervertebral space image was acquired to measure abdominal adipose tissue compartments

triglycerides16 months

An enzymatic colorimetric method was used to determine triglycerides

total cholesterol16 months

An enzymatic colorimetric method was used to determine total cholesterol

Total-body water16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess total-body water

low-density lipoprotein cholesterol16 months

An enzymatic colorimetric method was were used to determine low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

high-density lipoprotein cholesterol16 months

An enzymatic colorimetric method was used to determine high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Cardiorespiratory0 months

A graded exercise testing with gases analysis was used to assess cardio-respiratory changes

Cardio-respiratory16 months

A graded exercise testing with gases analysis was used to assess cardio-respiratory changes

Extracellular water16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess extracellular water

Intracellular water16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess intracellular water

Resistance16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess resistance

Reactance16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess reactance

Phase angle16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess phase angle

Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis16 months

Bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy (Hydra 4200 Xitron, United States) was used to assess changes in Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis

Quality of life reported16 months

The quality of life was reported through the SF-36 questionnaire. The SF-36 is a 36-item, generic quality-of-life measure that assesses 8 domains: (1) physical functioning; (2) role limitation due to physical-health problems; (3) bodily pain; (4) general health perceptions; (5) vitality; (6) social functioning; (7) role limitations due to emotional-health problems; and (8) mental health. Social function, vitality, and general health perceptions scales measure both physical and mental health status. All health measures were scored on scales of 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health.

Blood pressure16 months

A sphygmomanometer was used to determine changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure

Macro-nutrient16 months

Macro-nutrient intake was assessed during a 3-day period by a 24-hour diet record. Subjects were instructed regarding portion sizes, supplements, food preparation aspects, and other aspects pertaining to an accurate recording of their food intake. Records were turned in and reviewed at the time of laboratory testing. Dietary records were analyzed using a software package (Food Processor SQL, ESHA Research, Salem, OR, USA).

Resting Metabolic rate16 months

Indirect calorimetry for determining resting metabolic rate

Interleukin-616 months

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was measured by chemiluminescence immunoassay

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha16 months

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) was measured using a high-sensitivity enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) principle

fibrinogen concentrations16 months

Fibrinogen concentrations were measured by clotting time

Micro-nutrient16 months

Micronutrient intake was assessed during a 3-day period by a 24-hour diet record. Subjects were instructed regarding portion sizes, supplements, food preparation aspects, and other aspects pertaining to an accurate recording of their food intake. Records were turned in and reviewed at the time of laboratory testing. Dietary records were analyzed using a software package (Food Processor SQL, ESHA Research, Salem, OR, USA).

Plasminogen activator inhibitor-116 months

Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) was measured in iced citrated plasma using the Coatest PAI method (enzyme immunoassay-EIA)

Hemoglobin A1c16 months

Hemoglobin A1c (Hb A1c) was determined by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)

microalbuminuria16 months

Microalbuminuria plasma concentration was measured by high-sensitivity particle-enhanced turbidimetric assay

C-reactive protein16 months

C-reactive protein plasma concentration was measured by high-sensitivity particle-enhanced turbidimetric assay

Physical activity16 months

A self-reported measure of physical activity was used, specifically the short-form of the International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ-SF). The IPAQ-SF records the last 7 day recall for four intensity levels of physical activity which is vigorous-intensity activity, moderate-intensity activity, walking, and sitting. From IPAQ data were converted to Metabolic Equivalent minutes per week (MET-min/week) using the published formulation the Compendium average MET score. Physical activity of low intensity was characterized by activities inducing less than 3 metabolic equivalents (MET), moderate intensity between 3 and 5.9 MET and for vigorous intensity higher than 6 MET. The higher the number of MET, the higher the intensity. The duration of the activities in each intensity were calculated based on the reported time per week. The higher the duration in activities of moderate to vigorous physical activity the highest the physical activity level

Anthropometric (circumferences)16 months

An anthropometric tape was used to measure body circumferences

Fasting glycemia16 months

Fasting glycemia was assessed by hexokinase method

apolipoprotein B10016 months

Apolipoprotein B100 plasma concentration was measured by high-sensitivity particle-enhanced turbidimetric assay

Energy intake16 months

Energy intake was assessed during a 3-day period by a 24-hour diet record. Subjects were instructed regarding portion sizes, supplements, food preparation aspects, and other aspects pertaining to an accurate recording of their energy intake. Records were turned in and reviewed at the time of laboratory testing for total energy intake. Dietary records were analyzed using a software package (Food Processor SQL, ESHA Research, Salem, OR, USA).

Anthropometric (skinfolds)16 months

A caliper was used to measure skinfolds

Fasting insulin16 months

Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) was used to assess fasting insulin

urine cortisol16 months

Urine cortisol was measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA)

serum adiponectin concentration16 months

Serum adiponectin concentration was measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA)

serum leptin concentration16 months

Serum leptin concentration was measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA)

apolipoprotein A116 months

Apolipoprotein A1 plasma concentration was measured by high-sensitivity particle-enhanced turbidimetric assay

Alanine aminotransferase16 months

Alanine aminotransferase was determined by a kinetic method

Aspartate aminotransferase16 months

Aspartate aminotransferase was determined by a kinetic method

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculdade de Motricidade Humana

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Oeiras, Cruz-Quebrada, Portugal

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