Impact of aerobic exercise training on heart rate variability and functional capacity in obese women after gastric bypass surgery

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obese women undergoing aerobic exercise after gastric bypass; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000406000
• Lead Sponsor: Audrey Borghi e Silva

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-05-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Will be included in the study women with morbid obesity (body mass index greater than or equal to 40 kg/m2) for more than 5 years, aged between 20 and 45 years and that will be submitted to gastric bypass surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

1) patients with orthopedic or neurological conditions that would preclude participation in an exercise program, 2) recent myocardial infarction (6 months), 3) implanted pacemaker, 4) unstable angina, 5) chronic disturbances in heart rhythm, 6) significant acute arrhythmias, 7) valvular heart disease, 8) a past history consistent with heart disease, 9) uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes mellitus, 10) concomitant surgery, 11) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 12) beta-blocker use 13) postmenopausal women and 14) physically active women.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The heart rate and R-R interval will be measured using an cardiofrequencimeter[1 week before and 4 months after gastric bypass surgery in the rest (supine position).]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The six-minute walk test will be performed to assess the walking distance[1 week before and 4 months after gastric bypass surgery in the rest (supine position).]