Effects of a Weight Reduction and Lifestyle Program in Older Adults

University of Pittsburgh1 site in 1 country36 target enrollmentMarch 2008

ConditionsFunctional Disability Obesity Physical Inactivity

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Functional Disability
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Enrollment: 36
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: time to walk 400 m
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 10 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

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.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

March 2008

End Date

December 2009

Last Updated

10 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Anne B. Newman

Professor of Epidemiology

University of Pittsburgh

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Age 65 and older
•BMI 28 to 39.9
•Sedentary lifestyle defined by formal exercise less than 3 times per week for a total of less than 90 minutes.
•Self report of ability to walk ¼ mile (2-3 blocks)
•Ability to complete the 400 meter walk without a cane or walker in less than 15 minutes
•Successful completion of the behavioral run-in phase which includes an activity log and a food diary
•Willingness to be randomized to either intervention group
•Willingness to attend meetings and physical activity sessions in McKeesport

Exclusion Criteria

•Diabetes requiring insulin, history of diabetic coma, or diabetes out of control defined as fasting blood sugar greater than 300
•Severe hypertension, e.g. SBP\> 180, DBP \> 100
•Failure to provide informed consent
•Nursing home resident or resident in a facility where they have no control over food choices
•Significant cognitive impairment, defined as a known diagnosis of dementia or a 3MSE Cognitive Function score \< 80
•Major psychiatric disorder
•Unable to communicate because of severe hearing loss or speech disorder
•Severe visual impairment
•Celiac sprue or other malabsorption syndromes
•Consume more than 5 alcoholic drinks per day, or more than 15 drinks per week