Effect of Different Frequencies Weekly Training in Overweight/Obese Women

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sensitivity Training Groups

• Registration Number: NCT03410329
• Lead Sponsor: Francesco Campa

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a resistance training programme of one or three times a week on body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors and handgrip strength in overweight and obese women

Detailed Description

This study aimed to determine the effects of supervised structured 6 months resistance training and a restricted caloric diet on body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors and handgrip strength in overweight and obese women. 45 women were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a group with a high-weekly frequency of three times a week (HIGH) and a group that performed only one weekly session (LOW).HbA1c, percentage of fat mass and handgrip strength were taken before and after the intervention period.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-12-01
• Primary Completion: 2017-06-01
• Study Completion: 2017-06-27
• Status Verified: 2018-01
• Study First Submitted: 2018-01-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-01-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-01-18
• Study First Posted: 2018-01-25
• Last Update Posted: 2018-01-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

overweight or obese

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fat mass	24 weeks	anthropometric measurements

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Handgrip strength	24 weeks	mechanical dynamometer