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Clinical Trials/NCT05702840
NCT05702840CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of a Home-based Resistance Training Programme on Body Composition and Muscle Function During Weight Loss in People With Overweight or Obesity: a Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial

University of Glasgow1 site in 1 country48 target enrollmentStarted: February 1, 2023Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
48
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Change in whole body lean mass

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The overall aim of this study is to investigate the effects of home-based resistance exercise programme on changes in body composition and strength during weight loss, in people living with obesity or overweight.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Basic Science
Masking
Single (Outcomes Assessor)

Masking Description

Members of the research team that perform measurements are blinded to group allocation.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Obesity or overweight (BMI ≥ 25kg/m2).
  • Passing the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-q+)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Currently take part in more than 1.5 hours of structured exercise per week.
  • Having recently (<6 months) taken part in any resistance exercise training, taking any medications known to affect weight loss.
  • Actively engaged in a weight loss programme, having lost more than 2kg weight in the last 6 months.
  • Any other reason which would limit ability to perform the exercises and outcome measurements safely.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in whole body lean mass

Time Frame: Change from baseline to 12 weeks

whole body lean mass measured via bio-electrical impedance

Secondary Outcomes

  • Change in body mass(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
  • Change in functional physical abilities(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
  • Change in whole body fat mass(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
  • Change in knee extensor maximal isometric torque(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
  • Change in grip strength(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)
  • Change in vastus lateralis muscle thickness(Change from baseline to 12 weeks)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Stuart Gray

Professor

University of Glasgow

Study Sites (1)

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