Status:
COMPLETED
Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome X
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Age \> 50 years,
- Body mass index (BMI) \> 27kg/m(2),
- No prior history of diabetes or coronary disease,
- Sedentary
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00108329
Start Date
April 1 2003
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
January 21 2009
Active Locations (1)
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VA Maryland Health Care System
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201