Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults

This study has been completed.

First Received on April 14, 2005. Last Updated on January 20, 2009 History of Changes

Sponsor:	Department of Veterans Affairs
Information provided by:	Department of Veterans Affairs
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00108329

Purpose

This study examines the effects of weight loss and aerobic exercise training on sugar metabolism and other risk factors for heart disease in obese older individuals.

Condition	Intervention
Metabolic Syndrome X	Behavioral: Weight Loss

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Allocation: Non-Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Official Title:	5449 Genetics, Weight Loss and Glucose Metabolism in Older Obese Men

Resource links provided by NLM:

Genetics Home Reference related topics: Help Me Understand Genetics

MedlinePlus related topics: Diabetes Medicines Exercise and Physical Fitness Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Weight Control

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Department of Veterans Affairs:

Study Start Date:	April 2003
Estimated Study Completion Date:	March 2006

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	50 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Age > 50 years,
Body mass index (BMI) > 27kg/m(2),
No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,
Sedentary

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00108329

Locations

United States, Maryland
VA Maryland Health Care System
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201

Sponsors and Collaborators

Department of Veterans Affairs

More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00108329 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	AGCG-005-00F
Study First Received:	April 14, 2005
Last Updated:	January 20, 2009
Health Authority:	United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by Department of Veterans Affairs:

aging
exercise
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Weight Loss
Metabolic Syndrome X
Body Weight Changes
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms

Insulin Resistance
Hyperinsulinism
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 12, 2012