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Can a Three-Part program help older adults lose fat and keep muscle?

NCT ID NCT07820774

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidade Cesumar (UNICESUMAR) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a 16-week program for adults aged 60 and older who carry excess body fat and do not exercise regularly. Participants are assigned to one of three groups: resistance training alone, resistance training plus group cognitive behavioral therapy, or both of those plus nutritional guidance for a higher-protein diet. The study measures changes in muscle mass, body weight, strength, metabolic health, thinking skills, and quality of life to see whether adding psychological and dietary support to exercise brings extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a 16-week program combining resistance training, group cognitive behavioral therapy, and nutritional guidance for a higher-protein diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, low-cost way to help older adults with excess weight keep muscle, lose fat, and stay independent.
What could go wrong
The study is small, with 54 participants, and runs for only 16 weeks, so any benefits may fade or not apply to other groups. Adding therapy and diet advice may not improve results beyond exercise alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 54 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years; * Presence of excess adiposity/overweight or obesity, according to protocol criteria; * Medical clearance to perform supervised physical exercises and the tests; * No regular participation in structured resistance training over the past 5 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to resistance training or physical testing; * Unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease; * Recent (\< 6 months) coronary or cerebrovascular event; * Uncontrolled arterial hypertension; * Untreated secondary/endocrine causes of obesity; * Use of medications that significantly alter body mass or composition; * Current use of anti-obesity medication, including GLP-1 agonists; * History of bariatric surgery or scheduled procedure; * Active weight loss process or weight fluctuation \> 5% in the last 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Obesity & overweight

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Locations

  • UniCesumar - Centro Universitário Cesumar, Maringá, Paraná 87050-900

    Maringá, Brazil

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