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Health Promotion With Targeted Exercise Intervention for Decreasing Fall Risk and Inactivity in Aging Veterans With Obesity and Signs of Sarcopenia
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-04-21
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
269 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Falls are a major health risk for older Veterans, especially those with both obesity and low muscle mass or strength (sarcopenia), which together increase the chances of falling and losing independence. Many older Veterans have difficulty staying active and often lack information about how to safely exercise. While current guidelines focus mostly on weight loss, losing weight alone can weaken muscles and bones, which may actually raise the risk of falls and injuries. This study is testing the benefits of a virtual group exercise program combined with health education. The goal is to find out if exercise combined with health education is better at lowering fall risk and improving daily activity than health education alone for Veterans with obesity and signs of sarcopenia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Health Promotion With Targeted Exercise Intervention for Decreasing Fall Risk and Inactivity in Aging Veterans With Obesity and Signs of Sarcopenia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Veteran status
- 55 years or older
- VA primary care provider
- Enrolled in the VA Maryland Health Care System for health care
- Body mass index between and including 30 - 40 kg/m^2
- Showing signs of sarcopenia
You will not qualify if you...
- Poorly controlled hypertension
- Home oxygen use
- Contraindications to exercise or resistance exercise
- Significant cognitive impairment
- Other medical condition precluding patient participation in this study per the medical judgement of the study team
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Julie S Rekant, DPT PhD
CONTACT
O
Olivia Porcello, BS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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